Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start January 2025 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e. through April/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. Many students will be limited to part-time depending on their academic standing.
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.

Multiple Locations Possible: Palo Alto, CA; Fremont, CA

Responsibilities
Qualified applicants may be reviewed by one or more of the following teams:
Supercharger Software in the Loop SIL Test Infrastructure Internship:

• Develop infrastructure and test script for validating performance critical and thread-safe code in a large multhreaded codebase. You will collaborate closely with low level embedded firmware developers. Ideal candidate is fluent with Python, C++, Dockerfile, Bash, CMake. Platform: Linux. Networking Technologies: TCP/UDP, protobuf/gRPC, CAN, HiL, SiL

Energy Products, Tesla Site Controller

• Develop high quality, testable software. Ideal candidate has software development experience in Golang, Java, C/C++, and Python. Experience with software development for IoT. Applications on Linux. Experience with JSON, Protobuf, REST, HTTP/S, Ethernet, CAN. Experience with control systems, electrical grid, AC/DC power, power converters.

Embedded Software Engineering Internship:

• The Advanced Technologies and Projects team is looking for an intern to help drive innovation across software/firmware disciplines. Deliver high quality software/firmware for mass scale energy systems with embedded controleers/Linus platforms. The ideal candidate has knowledge of C, C++, or Python languages, good understanding of Embedded Systems and OS concepts (Linux/ ROTS), and/or high level understanding of networking concepts (Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.). Experience with new product/ECU test systems. Hardware experience with HDL/Verilog/FPGA.

Software Engineering Internship:

• Tesla Energy is looking for a Software Engineer Intern to help contribute to next generation designs and supporting validation infrastructure. This role entails contributing to validation software and product firmware, all the way from implementation through validation and fleet deployment. The ideal candidate is fluent in full stack web languages and tools. JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and React preferred and GraphQL is a plus. They are also capable of delivering top quality C/ C++ code for embedded systems.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field

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

$20.00 - $50.00 + 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.