Internship, Software QA Engineer, Dojo (Winter/Spring 2025)

Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start around January 2025 and continue through the entire Winter term (i.e. through May 2025) or into Summer 2025 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.
About the Team
As an intern on the Dojo software team, you will play an integral part in enabling Tesla's neural networks to train efficiently on our in-house custom-silicon supercomputer system. You will be part of a small team of developers automating the compilation of PyTorch-derived neural network graphs into programs that run on Tesla's custom massively parallel Dojo accelerators. We are looking for a motivated engineering student that is excited by the work Tesla is doing in pushing the envelope of real-world AI.



Responsibilities

• Write, debug and maintain robust infrastructure code for validating the Dojo deep learning software stack
• Triage and debug errors in nightly validation suites
• Write tests for new software features as required by the development team
• Create and maintain performance dashboards for neural models trained on the Dojo System

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant field of study with a graduation date between 2025 -2026
• Must be able to relocate and work on site in Palo Alto, CA
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Experience with deep learning packages like PyTorch/Tensorflow is a plus
• Strong knowledge of computer science and machine learning fundamentals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Compensation and Benefits
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

$100000.00 - $150000.00 + 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.