Tesla · 1 day ago
Internship, System Software Engineer, Graphics (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$40/hr - $56/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer seeking interns for their system software team. The role involves delivering high-quality embedded code to enhance the touch input experience on the Tesla infotainment system and solving challenging problems in the system software space.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Improve 3D graphics performance across the stack, ensuring a responsive and seamless infotainment user experience
Integrate tooling to identify optimization opportunities in our system
Deliver high-quality code and configurations in an embedded Linux software and build environment
Identify and improve existing systems incrementally while maximizing impact and return on investment
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field with a graduation date between 2026 – 2027
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
Benefits
Medical plans > 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 (90 day waiting period)
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
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2113)
2023 (1304)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
Recent News
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