About the role#
The Firmware Content Management team handles localization for in-car content and features. You will manage the full firmware localization pipeline, including vehicle UI translations, software Release Notes, and media apps. This role sits at the intersection of content, code, and global impact. You will build tools and automation to help deliver localized firmware content for over-the-air software updates.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with developers and feature owners to ensure accurate and timely localization.
- Build and maintain web services and APIs for content management, review, export, and deployment.
- Create automation to simplify localization, translation, and content workflows.
- Test and validate localized content to ensure quality in software updates.
- Develop tools and reporting frameworks to monitor integration health and automation reliability.
- Improve review workflows for large localization datasets, including translation and string-review tables.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field with an expected graduation date between 2026 and 2027.
- Frontend experience with Golang, JavaScript (jQuery, DataTables), HTML, and CSS (Bootstrap).
- Backend experience with Python, Golang with Gin, and SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, pgvector).
- AI skills including prompt engineering for Grok 4.5, vector embeddings, and semantic search for RAG.
- Proficiency with Jenkins, Git, GitHub, and Docker.
- Understanding of internationalization (i18n) concepts and workflows.
- Experience with Qt Linguist (.ts) or XLIFF (.xml) is a plus.
- Basic understanding of file handling, data mapping, and API integration.
Location & details#
- Location: Palo Alto, California.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time (40 hours per week).
- Duration: Minimum of 12 weeks.
- Paid internship.
About Tesla
Tesla produces electric vehicles, battery storage systems, and solar energy products. Founded in 2003, the company operates six vertically integrated factories across three continents. It is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and employs over 10,000 people. The organization designs, manufactures, sells, and services its products internally.
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