Body Controls Firmware Internship

Job Description

About the Role
The Body Controls team develops the firmware, sensing, and control systems that bring Tesla vehicles to life. This internship involves working at the forefront of self-driving technology, defining user behaviors, and reimagining how people engage with next-generation autonomous vehicles. You will contribute to embedded software that powers every tactile interaction customers have, ensuring critical systems function seamlessly and enhance the customer experience.

What You’ll Do
• Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment
• Specify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of embedded subsystems
• Design the software architecture and firmware implementation
• Own firmware through life cycle from prototype to high-volume production
• Develop software tests and collaborate with validation teams
• Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging and code optimization
• Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements

You’re a Good Fit If You
• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between December 2026 – December 2027
• Proficiency in C
• Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability
• Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design
• Experience with embedded microprocessor tools
• Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts

Bonus Qualifications
• Familiarity with MISRA C
• Controls software and algorithm development
• RTOS or bare-metal embedded development

Role Highlights & Compensation
• Expected compensation: $42.07 – $58.89/hour + benefits
• Position expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026) or into Winter/Spring 2027 if available
• Minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site
• Program for actively enrolled students; recent graduates seeking employment after graduation should apply for full-time positions
• International students on CPT must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site
• Grow technically, professionally, and personally through experience working closely with Manager, Mentor, and team
• Included in projects critical to the team’s success
• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution options
• 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 (90 day waiting period)
• 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