Vehicle Parts Project Manager, Vehicle Firmware Internship (Jan 2026)

Join Tesla’s internship program to contribute to parts catalog improvements and collaborate across teams in Palo Alto, CA.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Identify and prioritize requirements for parts catalog improvements
• Contribute to product design and cross-functional roadmap planning
• Conduct user acceptance testing, analyze feedback, and collaborate with design and development teams on improvements
• Manage customer-facing written content development, localization, and country-specific rollouts
• Coordinate internal process design, development, and rollout to improve parts distribution-related processes
• Coordinate development of software update/provisioning stations for car computers
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders including engineering, legal, quality, and IT teams

About You

The company is looking for:

• Pursuing a Degree in Computer Science, Engineering Management, or relevant field with graduation in 2026
• Ability to relocate and work full-time on-site in Palo Alto, CA
• Experience with agile software development and collaboration tools (Atlassian)
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, macros) and experience with databases/large datasets; scripting experience is a plus
• Understanding of or interest in the EV repair industry, eCommerce, and the Right to Repair landscape
• Strong sense of integrity and ability to operate efficiently in an ambiguous, constantly changing environment
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site; international students should verify CPT work authorization

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $28.00 - $33.00 plus benefits
• Aetna PPO and HSA medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans including orthodontic coverage, some with $0 payroll contribution
• Company-paid HSA contribution with High Deductible Medical Plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and vacation time, paid holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Training & Development

The internship program offers growth through close collaboration with managers, mentors, and teams, providing technical, professional, and personal development opportunities.

How to Apply

Applicants must be actively enrolled in an academic program and able to commit to a minimum of 12 weeks full-time on-site. International students should consult their school regarding CPT work authorization for 40 hours per week before applying.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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