Overview
On Site
USD 36.06 - 50.48 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Employment Authorization
Palo Alto
Embedded Systems
Software Development
Energy
User Experience
Embedded Software
Return On Investment
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
C
C++
Linux
Fluency
Software Design
Collaboration
PPO
Payroll
Health Care
FSA
Finance
Legal
Insurance
Job Details
Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start around May 2025 and continue through the Summer term (approximately August 2025) or into Fall 2025 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. entry level candidates 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.
Location: Palo Alto, CA
About the Team
As a member of the system software team, you will be responsible for delivering high quality embedded code enhancing the touch input experience on the Tesla infotainment system. Join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable software platform using cutting-edge software development tools and practices. You will solve some of the most challenging problems in the system software space and change the way the world produces electric vehicles and delivers energy.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
This position is expected to start around May 2025 and continue through the Summer term (approximately August 2025) or into Fall 2025 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. entry level candidates 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.
Location: Palo Alto, CA
About the Team
As a member of the system software team, you will be responsible for delivering high quality embedded code enhancing the touch input experience on the Tesla infotainment system. Join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable software platform using cutting-edge software development tools and practices. You will solve some of the most challenging problems in the system software space and change the way the world produces electric vehicles and delivers energy.
Responsibilities
- Optimize touch-to-pixel latency across the stack, ensuring a responsive and seamless user experience
- Collaborate with the team to enhance existing input architecture
- Deliver high-quality code and configurations in an embedded software and build environment
- Identify and improve existing systems incrementally while maximizing impact and return on investment
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field with a graduation date between August 2025 - August 2026
- Experience with C/C++ languages and Linux environment
- Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn and adapt to new languages, frameworks, tools, and technologies without limitations.
- Proficient in independently navigating and analyzing source code across diverse languages to answer complex technical questions.
- Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability
- Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
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)
- 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 + 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.
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