Tesla · 7 hours ago
Internship, Embedded Systems Software Engineer, AI Platforms (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $55/hr
Start in 2026 SummerTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking an Embedded Systems Software Engineer Intern for the Summer of 2026. The role involves developing and maintaining software for embedded systems, specifically focusing on AI platforms for Tesla's autonomous vehicles and robotics.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Bring up RTOS (Real Time Operating Systems) on the next generation of embedded systems for Tesla autonomy
Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment
Develop and maintain Linux device drivers for AI interface hardware accelerators, camera capture, ISP (Image Signal Processors), GPU, Ethernet, UFS, and PCIE
Define the hardware, software interactions for our next generation fully autonomous car platform, Humanoid Robot, and the expanding AI inference use-cases
Develop and bring-up the system software stack that runs on the AI platform and interacts with various sensors in the car and robot
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Strong C/C++ programming skills
Experience working with and writing software for embedded Linux systems; experience with software/kernel preferred
Experience in Python/Perl/Bash Scripting is a plus
Experience working and debugging complex, distributed software systems
Comfortable analyzing data to improve design and performance of a system
Understanding of hardware and software development processes
Preferred
Experience with Ethernet or CAN communication protocols is preferred
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
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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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