Internship, Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Platforms (Summer 2026)

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

Vacancies: 1

Posted: 08-12-2025

Experience: 0 to 0

Skills: embedded development in robotics, real-time controls, or system software,Strong software fundamentals including software design and maintainability, embedded microprocessor tools like debuggers and logic analyzers

Description:

What to Expect Consider before submitting an application:   This position is expected to start May 2026 and continue through summer term (ending approximately August 2026 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) 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. About the Team As a member of the firmware platforms team, you will be responsible for delivering high quality embedded code running on the processors at the heart of Tesla vehicles, energy systems, and robotics. Join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable embedded systems using cutting-edge software development tools and practices. You will solve some of the most challenging problems in the embedded software space and change the way the world produces electric vehicles and delivers energy. 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 on hardware through integration, test and high-volume manufacturing Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging and code optimization Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements What You’ll Bring Currently pursuing a Degree in Computer Science or related field with a graduation date between 2026-2027 The ideal candidate has experience writing firmware in both a bare-metal and RTOS context Experience in embedded development in robotics, real-time controls, or system software is a plus Strong software fundamentals including software design and maintainability Experience with embedded microprocessor tools like debuggers and logic analyzers Test driven development and familiarity with developer-driven automated testing Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts 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) 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 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 Expected Compensation $40.00 - $56.00 + benefits

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