Firmware Engineering Graduate Intern

What to Expect Consider beforesubmittingan application:
This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (endingapproximately May 2027or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of12 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.
Internship Program at Tesla
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 provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.
About the team
The New Programs Engineering team works at the front end of the design and development cycle by studying, simulating, building, and provingsuccessful Tesla's future vehicle concepts. As a Firmware Engineer Intern on the New Programs Engineering team, you willbe responsible fordevelopingnew technologiesand prototyping various concepts for new vehicle designs and features.Come join a very dynamic team of highly knowledgeable engineers that strive to build exciting new vehicle programs.
Locations: Fremont, CA
What You'll Do Prototype new vehicle programs. Define system hardware and software interfaces
Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment
Specify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of embedded subsystems
Engage cross-functional discussions with electrical, software, manufacturing, mechanical design, and service teams
Understand and debug interfaces/interactions required for successful implementation of vehicle level firmware

What You'll Bring Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field
Experience in C/C++
Solid understanding of embedded development and low-level coding
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
Must be detail-oriented with an ability to think creatively and produce "outside of the box" solutions
FSAE, Hyperloop or Solar Racing experience is a plus
Familiarity with embedded communication protocols is a big plus (such as CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI)
Experience with RTOS, firmware architecture, device drivers or programming hardware components is a plus

Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Medical plans > 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 (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

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. Tesla