Job Description

What to Expect
Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around August or September 2023 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through December) or into Winter/Spring 2024 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, in-person. Please consider before submitting an application.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. Again, please do not apply until you know you can work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

Internship Program at Tesla

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.

Location: Tesla Design Studio - Hawthorne, CA

What You’ll Do
About the Team

As a member of the Digital Design Technologies team, you will be responsible for the design, development and deployment of custom technologies at the Tesla Design Studio.

What You’ll Do

Work with small and dedicated team of professional programmers

Write software that will aid in the design and development of real products

Use and develop technologies like AI, AR, VR, next generation real-time rendering and physical material systems

Work on real applications that have an immediate impact within Tesla

Do research and development for future tools and applications

What You’ll Bring
What You’ll Bring

Good knowledge of C++

Good knowledge of Unreal Engine 4 and 5

Good knowledge of Windows

Good knowledge of 3D mathematics

Basic knowledge of Linux base operating systems

Basic knowledge of C#, F# or python

Basic knowledge of geometry, shaders and materials

Basic knowledge of how rendering works

Currently working towards a degree in Computer Science and/or relevant area of study

Preferred

Knowledge of traditional 2D/3D software (e.g. Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Zbrush, Photoshop).

Experience building a custom 3D engine for a project

AI development experience.

Experience in build 3D applications for mobile platforms

Experience working with VR

Experience working with BSDF materials

Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

LGBTQ+ care concierge services

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 time after 90 days of employment and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$20.00 - $50.00 + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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