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Internship, Recruiting, Vehicle Software (Fall 2026)

Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteHuman Resources$21–$31/hrInternship

The position is expected to start in August or September 2026 and continue through December 2026. Applicants must be available for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, and on-site.

About the Team

Tesla vehicles are advancing towards becoming the world's most advanced autonomous robots. The Technical Recruiting Intern will work closely with engineering teams to identify, attract, and evaluate exceptional candidates for the Vehicle Software organization. The intern will work on various critical areas such as product security & red teaming, UI development, firmware, and distributed systems, contributing to the development of an awesome in-car experience for owners and Robotaxi riders.

Responsibilities

  • Creatively source high-quality technical candidates through LLMs, X, GitHub, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, professional communities, and other niche platforms & approaches
  • Build robust hiring pipelines across a wide range of critical areas, guiding candidates through the full recruiting life cycle
  • Develop strong working relationships with recruiters, business leaders, and hiring managers
  • Gain a firm understanding of all recruiting processes in an environment that frequently changes
  • Focus on providing a positive candidate experience at every opportunity

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Business, Human Resources, or a related field
  • Available for a minimum of 12 weeks, onsite, full-time (32+ hours/week)
  • Self-starter who is intellectually curious, resourceful, innovative, adaptable, and comfortable taking initiative
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
  • Basic proficiency with LLMs and other AI driven tools
  • Previous work experience or internships in a related field is a plus

Qualifications

  • Inherent curiosity, hunger to learn, and dependability matter more than anything

Skills

  • None specifically mentioned, but a strong interest in recruiting and technology is required

Benefits

  • Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution
  • HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), 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

Pay

Expected Compensation: $21.00 - $31.00/hour + 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.

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