Tesla · 22 hours ago
Internship, Supercharger SIL Test Infrastructure Software Engineer, Energy Engineering (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SummerTesla is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to contribute to the development of the next generation of Supercharger system software. The intern will be responsible for developing code and infrastructure for testing Supercharger’s central embedded software, collaborating with firmware developers, and validating critical performance metrics.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop infrastructure and test script for validating performance critical and thread-safe code in a large multi-threaded codebase
Collaborate closely with low level embedded firmware developers
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Degree in Computer Science or related field
Strong proficiency in a compiled programming language (C++)
Experience writing multi-threaded and multi-process applications
Experience writing networked applications (TCP/IP , sockets)
Preferred
Experience with protobuf/gRPC
Experience with Linux (processes, signals, unix sockets, filesystems, permissions, bash scripting, etc.)
Experience with Docker
Experience with HiL or SiL
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
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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