Internship, Software Engineer, Update Systems (Winter/Spring 2025)

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About the Team
Tesla is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to help design frameworks and infrastructure to validate Tesla's update systems. The Update Systems team supports over the air updates (OTA), a critical component in the way Tesla operates its fleet and continues to improve the customers' experience. In this role, you will be responsible for the quality of the components within the update system. You will also design and maintain automated HIL and SIL test suites, python tools used within these test suites, as well as HIL test setups.


Responsibilities

• Develop scenarios, test cases, and write test code for update systems using hardware and software in the loop testing environments
• Maintain autonomous test and reporting infrastructure
• Maintain internal python tools to support validation efforts and test automation
• Define, gather, and report on performance and health metrics related to the system updater
• Work cross-functionally to investigate and validate issues
• Communicate with developers to proactively identify problems and gaps in test

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field with a graduation date between 2025 - 2026
• Strong Python programmer
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to understand, test, and troubleshoot complicated system interactions
• Experience developing tests with reusable code
• Ability to develop test guidelines from specifications
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design and algorithms
• Ability to drive problems to solutions across different groups in the company
• Strong communication skills

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

$36.06 - $50.48, depending on level + 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.