Tesla
EVs and integrated renewable energy solutions
Software Engineer Intern - Vehicle Software, Summer 2027
On-site in Palo Alto, California; minimum 12 weeks at 40 hours per week.
About the job
- Graduating high school students with an expected college graduation in 2031.
- Ability to work on site in Palo Alto, California.
- Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts.
- Proficiency in one or more of the following developer skills: Python, Go, Java, C/C++, or other common industry languages.
- Willingness to learn new technologies in any area of the stack.
- Build features from the ground up.
- Design, architect, implement, and debug platforms and interfaces.
- Ship quality code that directly affects Tesla customers and engineers.
- Work cross-functionally with a team of engineers across multiple domains in software, hardware, design, and integration.
- Apply First Principles thinking to break down complex challenges and reason from the ground up.
About the company
Tesla designs and sells electric vehicles and renewable energy products. Its cars (Model S, 3, X, Y, and Roadster) run on battery power, with a semi-autonomous Autopilot driving system and a global network of fast-charging stations called Superchargers. The company also provides solar panels, Solar Roof, and energy storage products (Powerwall, Powerpack, Megapack) to generate and store clean energy for homes and businesses. Tesla operates with a vertically integrated model, manufacturing key components (batteries, drivetrains) and selling directly to customers via its website and stores, while earning revenue from vehicle and energy product sales and regulatory credits. Its goal is to speed up the world’s transition to sustainable energy by combining mobility and energy solutions in one ecosystem.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Tesla expanded Robotaxi service to seven U.S. metros by September 2026.
- Forum Mobility will use Tesla Megachargers at three California truck depots.
- Tesla Motors Vietnam registered September 17, 2026, opening another distribution beachhead.
What critics are saying
- NHTSA ordered Tesla to answer Cybercab certification questions by September 30, 2026.
- Tesla's Q2 operating margin fell to 1.4% while free cash flow turned negative.
- Waymo now operates Tampa driverless rides, directly competing with Tesla's Florida Robotaxi expansion.
What makes Tesla unique
- Tesla owns EVs, batteries, software, charging, and service infrastructure end-to-end.
- Cybercab and Robotaxi integration ties vehicles, software, and fleet charging into one stack.
- Grok voice features deepen in-car utility across Model S, 3, X, Y, and Cybertruck.
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↓ -3%Tesla investors should watch 30 September, when the company must respond to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's inquiry about its Cybercab self-certification. The regulator is examining how Tesla certified the vehicle as compliant with federal safety standards, particularly since the Cybercab lacks conventional controls like a steering wheel and pedals. The inquiry follows Tesla's commercial deployment of Cybercab in Austin, Texas on 3 September. The NHTSA has requested technical data about the certification process, including whether human-driver controls were temporarily installed and details about operating limits. Tesla's response could clarify the regulatory path for scaling Cybercab in the United States, an increasingly important part of the company's long-term growth strategy. TSLA shares closed at $364.27 on 18 September, down 19% year-to-date despite recent momentum.
Elon Musk predicted solar power will eventually dominate energy production, reducing all other sources to below 0.1%. He commented on social media platform X after venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya highlighted accelerating solar deployment. Texas exemplifies this shift. ERCOT data shows solar supplied 10.4% of the state's electricity in 2024, overtaking nuclear at 8.4%. Installed solar capacity rose from 698 MW in 2016 to 37,443 MW in 2025. Tesla is considering a $10.1 billion solar-cell plant in Fort Bend County, Texas. Musk said Tesla and SpaceX are each building towards 100 GW per year of solar-production capacity, though he acknowledged natural gas will still be needed for several years.
Tesla delivered a record 480,126 vehicles in Q2 and grew Full Self-Driving subscriptions 56% year-over-year to 1.48 million. Despite this, shares trade at $357, down 21% year-to-date. Operating margin collapsed to 1.4% in Q2, with operating income falling 57% year-over-year. Free cash flow turned negative at $1.1 billion as capital expenditure surged 142%. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $390, implying 9% upside. The firm's internal model projects a base case of $390, with a bull case of $466 and bear case of $352. Analyst sentiment remains mixed, with 6 Strong Buys, 16 Buys, 19 Holds, 3 Sells, and 2 Strong Sells. The company expanded its Robotaxi service to seven US metros during the quarter.
Tesla files permits for private Robotaxi charging hub at Wesley Chapel service center. Permit drawings filed for the Eagleston Boulevard Tesla center call for eight Supercharger stalls reserved only for the company's driverless fleet, a sign autonomous rides could be headed to Wesley Chapel next. Tesla has filed permits to build a private charging hub for its driverless Robotaxi fleet at its sales and service center at 4980 Eagleston Blvd. in Wesley Chapel's Seven Oaks area, a project that would make the site near I-75 Exit 279 one of the first pieces of dedicated autonomous-vehicle infrastructure in the area. The hub will not be open to the public, but its presence suggests Tesla is preparing to run driverless rides on Wesley Chapel streets. The filings, prepared by Dewberry Engineers Inc. and issued for permitting as of Sept. 16, 2026, describe eight V4 Supercharger stalls, a V4 power cabinet, a 1,600-amp switchboard and two light poles. The project description labels the site a "Robotaxi Private Site," language that leaves little doubt about its purpose. The equipment would go on the same lot as the Tesla service center, which sits close to Lexus and Toyota of Wesley Chapel and BayCare Wesley Chapel hospital. A small add-on, not a mega-hub. A Tesla-focused analyst who reviewed the permit drawings said the Wesley Chapel plan looks like the same kind of setup Tesla has already built at service centers in Austin, San Antonio, Mesa and Chandler, Arizona. In those cities, the company added small fleet-charging stations onto existing dealerships rather than constructing standalone charging hubs. Eight stalls is a modest number next to a full public Supercharger station, but it is enough to keep a small local Robotaxi fleet running through a full day of rides. * Location: 4980 Eagleston Blvd., Seven Oaks, near I-75 Exit 279 * Planned equipment: 8 V4 Supercharger stalls, 1 power cabinet, 1,600-amp switchboard, 2 light poles * Site designation: "Robotaxi Private Site," closed to the public * Engineer of record: Dewberry Engineers Inc. * Permits issued for permitting as of Sept. 16, 2026 Robotaxis already running nearby. Tesla's driverless Robotaxi service, which uses Model Y vehicles, has already expanded into Tampa and Orlando this year. Waymo, a separate driverless ride-hailing company, began offering public driverless rides in Tampa on Sept. 1, meaning two competing autonomous services are now operating in the Tampa Bay area within a short drive of Wesley Chapel. Florida law allows fully autonomous vehicles to operate on public roads without a person inside, treating the vehicle's automated driving system as the legal operator. Tesla has not said when the Wesley Chapel charging hub will be finished or when Robotaxi rides might start picking up passengers locally. The company has also leased an 11-acre site on North Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa for Robotaxi operations, another sign it is building out infrastructure across the region rather than testing in just one spot. What to watch for. The permit filing itself doesn't set a construction start date, and Pasco County has not scheduled any public hearing on the project since it involves site work at an already-approved commercial property rather than a new zoning request. The next visible sign of progress will likely be construction crews on the Eagleston Boulevard lot, followed by whatever announcement Tesla makes about extending Robotaxi service north from Tampa into Pasco County. Have you spotted construction activity at the Wesley Chapel Tesla center, or driven past it recently? Share what you've seen and join the conversation in its Community Forum. For more on this story and other local developments, visit Wesley Chapel Community Website, follow Wesley Chapel Community Website on Facebook, Instagram and X, and check out more business news and local news from around Wesley Chapel. Wesley Chapel Community Website FREE COMMUNITY ACCESS Continue this story for free. Free to read · No password to remember New here? Wesley Chapel Community Website'll email you a sign-in link and code. Already a reader? Use your usual email. What does this mean for your neighborhood? Share your experience or ask a question. Your draft stays here while you sign in. Be respectful and keep it local. Keep exploring your community
Tesla establishes import/distribution company in Vietnam. The US automaker has yet to establish a dealer network in the country. September 17, 2026 US automaker Tesla Inc has established a new import and distribution company in Vietnam, called Tesla Motors Vietnam Ltd, according to local reports citing business registration records recently published by the government. The new company is registered at an address in Ho Chi Minh City, and is licensed to carry out vehicle export, import and wholesale distribution activities in the country, as well as the wholesale of auto parts and accessories. In addition to automobiles, its registered business activities include the wholesale of machinery, equipment and machinery parts; other specialised wholesale; general wholesale; and general retail. These activities also include provisions concerning the right to import, export, or distribute goods in Vietnam. According to the reports, Tesla Motors Vietnam has also separately registered for business licenses for the sale of vehicles and auto parts and accessories, as well as for the sale of machinery, equipment and machinery parts. Tesla has yet to announce a date for the launch of operations in the country, and has yet to establish a dealer network. The company has a significant presence in the Chinese market, and its largest global manufacturing plant is located in Shanghai. Other key markets in the region are South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Singapore and the Philippines. Give your business an edge with its leading industry insights.