Internship, Software Engineer, AI Inference (Summer 2026)

Tesla is hiring a Software Engineer Intern on the AI Inference team for Summer 2026. The position starts May 2026 and continues through summer (approximately August 2026 or later). Interns work on the neural network inference infrastructure that powers Autopilot, Full Self-Driving, and Optimus. Responsibilities: optimize deep-learning inference on Tesla's in-house FSD chip and Dojo; develop and tune CUDA/custom kernels; work on model quantization, pruning, and compilation; collaborate with researchers deploying models to production vehicles. Requirements: pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant field; graduation between December 2026 and August 2027; proficiency in Python and C/C++; experience with PyTorch or another ML framework; experience training and deploying neural networks. Minimum 12 weeks, full-time (40 hrs/week), on-site in Palo Alto.