Internship, Software & Embedded Systems Engineer, Vehicle Hardware (Winter/Spring 2025)

Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start around January 2025 and continue through the entire Spring/Winter term (i.e through April 2025) or into Summer 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.

Location: Palo Alto, CA



Responsibilities
Your application for the Vehicle Hardware Engineering - Software Engineering & Machine Learning Internship will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:

• The Autopilot Core Silicon and Platform Software team enables Tesla's custom AI system on Chip platform that powers autonomy in vehicle and robots
• The DOJO Systems engineering team to design, test, and deploy custom AI compute hardware. Help develop management software that scales, from custom embedded firmware to high-level webservice APIs
• The DOJO Machine Learning team is responsible for enabling Tesla's neural networks to train efficiently on our upcoming in-house custom-silicon supercomputer systems. Join a small team of experienced developers in optimizing and scaling the deployment of our Pytorch-derived neural networks on Tesla's custom massively parallel Dojo accelerators
• The Sensor Machine Learning team works on developing perception algorithms for Tesla sensors. The work involves algorithm development, data analysis, and embedded code development

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong C/C++ programming skills
• Experience working with and writing softwarefor embedded Linux systems; experience with software/kernel updates a plus
• Experience in Python/Perl/Bash Scripting is a plus
• Experience working and debugging complex, distributed software systems
• Comfortable analyzing data to improve design and performance of a system
• Understanding of hardware and software development processes
• Experience with Ethernet or CAN communication protocols is preferred

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• 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 options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-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
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program


Expected Compensation

$20.00 - $55.00, depending on level + cash and stock awards + 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.