Software Engineer Intern
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Job Description
About Tesla:
Tesla is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join its Update Systems team. This team is responsible for over-the-air (OTA) updates, a critical component of Tesla’s vehicle operation and customer experience improvement. The internship program is year-round, focusing on developing emerging talent through technical, professional, and personal growth. Interns work closely with managers, mentors, and teams on projects crucial to the team’s success, providing a real-world Tesla experience.
About the Job:
The Software Engineer Intern will play a key role in designing frameworks and infrastructure for validating Tesla’s update systems. Responsibilities include:
• Developing scenarios, test cases, and writing test code for update systems using hardware and software in the loop (HIL/SIL) testing environments.
• Maintaining autonomous test and reporting infrastructure.
• Maintaining internal Python tools to support validation efforts and test automation.
• Defining, gathering, and reporting on performance and health metrics related to the system updater.
• Working cross-functionally to investigate and validate issues.
• Communicating with developers to proactively identify problems and gaps in testing.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field, with a graduation date between 2025 and 2026.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to understand, test, and troubleshoot complex system interactions.
• Experience developing tests with reusable code.
• Ability to develop test guidelines from specifications.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design and algorithms.
• Ability to drive problem-solving across different company groups.
• Strong communication skills.
