Tesla · 14 hours ago
Internship, Crash Safety Software Validation Engineer, Vehicle Software (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$46/hr - $58/hr
Start in 2026 SummerTesla is a company focused on innovation and safety in the automotive industry, and they are seeking an intern for their Crash Safety Software team. The intern will develop simulation and test infrastructure for safety critical software, working alongside experienced engineers to improve real-world crash safety through advanced engineering solutions.
EnergyElectric VehicleTransportationManufacturingRenewable EnergyAutomotive
Responsibilities
Develop firmware simulation tooling in a Software in the Loop environment
Design and develop tooling for Hardware in the Loop testers
Create automated validation infrastructure to enable reliable, efficient, thorough, accurate, and repeatable tests
Develop and execute automated regression test suites for safety critical crash safety firmware
Continuously analyze and improve regression test suite coverage
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between August 2026 – August 2027
Proficiency in Python
Familiarity with C
Knowledge and experience with automation and build tools (Jenkins, Docker, SCons)
An understanding of analog and digital circuits
Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with the team
Preferred
Experience with Rust is a plus
Experience with FPGAs is a plus
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
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