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Tesla

  • > 100,000 employees

Energy Markets Algorithms and Software Internship

Palo Alto

Opportunity Expired

To accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Internship, Clerkship or Placement
Salary
USD 20 - 50

per hour

Start Date
7 Aug 2023

Application dates

Applications Open
16 Mar 2023
Applications Close
31-July-2023 (Prosple Estimated Close Date)

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
E
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
I
Computer Science (all other)

Hiring criteria

Entry Pathway

See details

Working rights

United States

  • US Citizen
  • US Permanent Resident
  • US Temporary Work Visa
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About Tesla

Tesla is an American automotive and clean energy company based in Austin, Texas. Tesla designs and manufactures electric vehicles, battery energy storage from home to grid-scale, solar panels and solar roof tiles, and related products and services. Tesla is one of the world's most valuable companies and remains the world's most valuable automaker with a market capitalization of more than US$760 billion.

Your role

Your projects may include new control strategies, the extension of products to new applications and markets, or infrastructural initiatives necessary to support hundreds of gigawatt-hours around the globe. Depending on your focus area, you may contribute to machine learning algorithms development, optimization algorithms, embedded control systems, cloud control systems, or to offline training platforms.  

Training & development

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. The year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor, and team. Internships are in-person for 40 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. 

Compensation & 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 depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. The salary range for this position is between US$20 - US$50 per hour. As an employee, you'll also receive the following benefits:

  • 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

Career progression

The Energy Optimization team develops and maintains the high-level control systems for Megapacks, Power walls, Virtual Power Plants, and microgrids. The systems range from residential energy management solutions that optimally dispatch energy in real-time by continuously forecasting solar production, energy demand, etc. to automating bidding and dispatch of utility-scale and aggregated batteries in electricity markets. To have repeatedly demonstrated success in residential, commercial, and utility-scale settings.

Work-Life Balance

The Work-Life Balance at Tesla Digital is rated a D putting it in the Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. 100% of Tesla Digital employees are satisfied with their work-life balance. A well-proportioned work-life balance is necessary to keep employees happy and productive.

Company Culture

Refuse to do things the way they’ve always been done. Motivated by a collective commitment to a sustainable future, work to build an inclusive environment in which everyone—regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or background—can succeed. By promoting a safe, innovative, and inclusive culture, anyone with the talent, energy, and focus to solve hard problems has a seat at the table.

About you

  • Currently working towards an advanced degree in a relevant program such as Electrical Engineering, Energy System Optimization, Operations Research, Power Systems Economics, or Computer Science. 
  • Personal or academic projects that demonstrate your ability to address complex problems with simple solutions
  • Excellence in a couple of languages (preferably Python) and proficiency in others
  • Complete comfort in a Linux environment and with Git
  • A strong predilection for writing good software and the processes that make it
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication 

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply click the “Apply on employer site” button on this page.

Sources

  • tesla.com
  • us.prosple.com
  • comparably.com
  • youtube.com

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry Pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
E
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
Renewable Energy Engineering
I
Computer Science (all other)

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

United States

United States

US Citizen

US Permanent Resident

US Temporary Work Visa