Software Engineer Intern
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Job Description
About the Company
Tesla’s Internship Recruiting Team is dedicated to identifying and developing emerging talent through a year-round program. The program aims to place students in roles where they can experience significant growth technically, professionally, and personally, working closely with managers, mentors, and their teams. Interns are involved in projects critical to their team’s success, providing a comprehensive experience of life at Tesla. This specific internship is within Tesla Energy, a division focused on energy solutions.
Job Description
This is a Software Engineer Intern position within Tesla Energy, located in Palo Alto, CA.
What To Expect:
• Start Date: Expected to begin August/September 2025.
• Duration: Continues through the entire Fall term (approximately December 2025), with potential extension into Winter/Spring 2026 if available. A minimum commitment of 12 weeks is required.
• Work Arrangement: Full-time (40 hours per week) and entirely on-site.
• International Students: Those with CPT work authorization must confirm their ability to work 40 hours per week on-site with their school before applying, as many students may be limited to part-time during the academic year.
Role Summary:
The intern will contribute to next-generation designs and supporting validation infrastructure. The role involves working on validation software and product firmware, from implementation through validation and fleet deployment.
What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities):
• Develop, enhance, and debug new and existing real-time software using C/C++ in embedded RTOS environments.
• Collaborate with Hardware (HW) and system teams to build testing infrastructure.
• Assist in designing and bringing up state-of-the-art Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) / Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) validation infrastructure.
• Help implement software tests for HIL/SIL infrastructure.
• Assist in tool development for testing and system integration.
• Take ownership of the end-to-end implementation of software/firmware features.
What You’ll Bring (Qualifications):
• Required:
• Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Capable of delivering top-quality C/C++ code for embedded systems.
• Ability to remain engaged, proactive, and positive while solving challenging problems.
• Strong sense of ownership for assignments and accountability for overall team success.
• Desired (Preferred Skills):
• Strong understanding of Python.
• Good electrical and electronics fundamentals to understand schematics and debug simple circuits.
• A test-driven development mindset.
Benefits (For Full-time Tesla Interns):
• Health & Wellness:
• Aetna PPO and HSA plans (two medical options, including one with $0 payroll deduction).
• Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in a High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, with an option for $0 payroll contribution.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Financial & Retirement:
• 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
• Other financial benefits.
• Insurance:
• Company-paid Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
• Time Off:
• Sick time provided after 90 days of employment.
• Paid Holidays.
• Support & Perks:
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.
Expected Compensation:
• Hourly Rate: $20.00 – $50.00 per hour, plus benefits.
• Note: Actual pay may vary based on individualized factors such as market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may include additional elements dependent on the specific position offered. Details of benefit plan participation will be provided upon an offer of employment.
