Job Description
What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around May 2025 and continue through the Summer term (approximately August 2025) or into Fall 2025 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not 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.
Location: Palo Alto, CA
As an intern on the Dojo Performance Modeling team, you will play an integral part in efficiently running Tesla’s neural networks on our in-house custom-silicon supercomputer system. You will be involved in tasks like running ML benchmarks to analyze and debug performance bottlenecks, develop new tests and build the infrastructure to automate these processes. 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. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer architecture, analytical and cycle-based simulation, and AI workloads, with a passion for high-performance computing and complex systems modeling.
What You'll Do Develop and validate microarchitecture simulations of a massively parallel machine for AI training, including system architecture, core architecture, memory hierarchy, and interconnects Write, debug and maintain robust infrastructure code for validating the Dojo performanceCreate and maintain performance dashboards on the Dojo system Collaborate with architects and engineers to understand the requirements of the simulation and ensure that it accurately models the behavior of the system Develop and maintain software frameworks and tools to support testing and deployment Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality software
What You'll Bring Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python Understanding of CPU and/or GPU microarchitecture, including pipelining, caching, and memory hierarchy Experience in design, verification or validation disciplines, system/platform level debug and root cause isolation, methodology and tools
Benefits
Compensation and 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) 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
$20.00 - $55.00/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.
, Tesla
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Summer work, Flexible hours,