Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start around August 2024 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e through Dec 2024) or into Spring 2025 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

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 are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.
Multiple Locations Possible: Palo Alto, CA; Fremont, CA; Austin, TX



Responsibilities
Energy | Firmware Intern, System & Gateway Controller

• The role ensures the accurate testing and coverage reporting of embedded code running on Tesla Industrial Energy products included Battery Storage and Supercharging products. In addition, the role includes designing and maintaining embedded hardware and software test environments that simulate real world system interactions and report automated results on a regular basis. Seeking candidate who has experience developing or debugging testing software in Python, and/or system level firmware in C and C++. Also seeking candidates with experience with RTOS, peripheral interfacing (CAN, Ethernet, SPI) and networking protocols (TCP, IP, UDP). Desired experience with Protobuf and UDS.

Energy | System Integration and Test Automation

• System integration team is looking for an amazing intern who is passionate about our mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. As a system integration and test automation intern, you will support hardware/firmware integration and test automation of the next generation energy & EV charger products. Seeking candidates who have experience with hands-on testing, debugging, and troubleshooting on real hardware and/or electrical systems including the use of lab tools such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Experience with Python, C/C++

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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 time after 90 days of employment 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 - $60.00 + 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.