About the role#
The Mobile Applications Engineering team develops the Tesla mobile app. This team builds features like climate controls, keyless entry, sentry mode, and smart summon. You will join this group as a full-time intern to work on real projects alongside hardware engineers, designers, and software teams.
What you'll do#
- Design, code, and maintain mobile user experiences.
- Optimize code to improve performance, stability, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, application, UI, and QA engineers.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field with a graduation date between 2027 and 2028.
- Familiarity with Swift, Kotlin, or TypeScript.
- Experience with Android or iOS development.
- Proficiency in React, React Native, and Kotlin is preferred.
- Strong grasp of fundamental computer science concepts and common design patterns.
- Ability to solve complex technical problems.
- High standards for code quality and performance.
Location & details#
- Location: Palo Alto, California.
- Modality: On-site, 40 hours per week.
- Term: Winter 2027 through Spring 2027 (minimum 12 weeks).
- Status: Paid internship for students actively enrolled in an academic program.
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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