Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Platforms Internship (May 2026)

Join Tesla’s firmware platforms team to develop high-quality embedded C code for real-time systems in electric vehicles, energy, and robotics.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment
• Specify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of embedded subsystems
• Design software architecture and firmware implementation on hardware through integration, testing, and high-volume manufacturing
• Perform hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization
• Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently pursuing a Degree in Computer Science or related field with a graduation date between 2026-2027
• Experience writing firmware in both bare-metal and RTOS contexts
• 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
• Familiarity with test-driven development and developer-driven automated testing
• Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $40.00 - $56.00 plus benefits
• Aetna PPO and HSA medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic) and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution options
• Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution with High Deductible Medical Plan
• 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, paid holidays, and flexible time for salaried positions
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

How to Apply

• Submit your application through the provided link, ensuring all required information is included.
• Applicants must be actively enrolled in an academic program and able to commit to a minimum of 12 weeks full-time (40 hours/week) on-site starting May 2026 through summer term.
• International students using CPT should verify their ability to work full-time on-site before applying.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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