Job Description
What To Expect
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As an Embedded Software Engineer Intern on the Low Voltage Power Management Team, you will be responsible for delivering high quality embedded code residing on all the Tesla vehicle platforms. You will work on a variety of aspects of embedded programming: controlling power distribution throughout the vehicle, defining and implementing safety systems, reducing LV power consumption to maximize vehicle efficiency, and increasing robustness and reliability of low voltage power distribution. You will join a team of deeply knowledgeable and passionate engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable embedded systems. You will solve challenging problems in the embedded software space and influence the world’s adoption of electric vehicles and energy sustainability.
What You'll Do Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment Specify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of embedded subsystems Design the software architecture and firmware implementation on hardware through integration, testing and high-volume manufacturing Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging and code optimization Writing component level tests to ensure proper functionality Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements
What You'll Bring Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between August 2025-August 2026 Experience with fundamental hardware components on PCB and their analysis tools Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design Proficiency in C, comprehension of Python Knowledge of software fundamentals including software design and maintainability Experience with the embedded microprocessor tools Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
Benefits
Compensation and 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/hour + 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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Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Summer work, Flexible hours,