Embedded Software Engineer

This opportunity is with Tesla, specifically within the Tesla Energy division.

The Internship Recruiting Team at Tesla is dedicated to identifying and nurturing emerging talent. Their year-round program is designed to place top students in roles where they can achieve significant growth technically, professionally, and personally. This is facilitated through close collaboration with a Manager, Mentor, and team. The program aims to provide a comprehensive experience of life at Tesla, engaging interns in projects that are crucial to their respective teams’ success.

Job Description:
Embedded Software Engineer (Intern)

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer (Intern)

Department/Team: Tesla Energy, a small team focused on energy management and control applications.

Internship Period:
• Start Date: Expected August/September 2025.
• Duration: Continues through the entire Fall term (approximately December 2025) or potentially extends into Winter/Spring 2026, if availability permits. A minimum commitment of 12 weeks is required.
• Work Arrangement: Full-time and on-site.

Role Overview:
Tesla Energy is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer intern to join a specialized team. The role is ideal for candidates with experience in low-level software, including drivers, kernel porting to new hardware, firmware development, boot loaders, and general hardware/software bring-up and debugging. A background in low-latency and real-time systems is particularly valued. The team is looking for individuals with a high capacity to learn and quickly adapt to new technical topics.

Strong proficiency in C programming and exceptional debugging skills are essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities:
• Deliver high-quality system-level software for various hardware components.
• Integrate packaging and build systems for diverse software components.
• Collaborate closely with various internal teams, including Hardware, Applications, QA, Validation, and Manufacturing.
• Work with validation teams to develop effective test strategies and plans.
• Execute driver development, board bring-up, and enablement of new hardware on Embedded Linux platforms.

Requirements:
• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Firmware:

Experience with the development and debugging of firmware such as u-boot or coreboot.
• Security: Familiarity with security features including SELinux, TLS, verified boot, and trusted execution environments.
• System Development:

Experience with real-time and low-latency software development.
• Linux Environments: Familiarity with Linux build environments such as Buildroot, Yocto, and Linux from Scratch.
• Communication Technologies:

Experience with communication standards and technologies like WiFi, Zig Bee, mesh networking, and cellular networks.
• Programming/Scripting: Comfortable with Go, Python, shell scripting, make, and similar tools.

Special Considerations for International Students:

• If your work authorization is through CPT, it is critical to consult your school regarding your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying.

• You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site.

• Many students may have restrictions limiting them to part-time work during the academic year, so confirmation of full-time authorization is crucial.

Benefits (As a full-time Tesla Intern):
• Medical Plans: Aetna PPO and HSA plans, with two medical plan options including one with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family Benefits: Benefits for family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy.
• Dental & Vision: Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with a $0 payroll contribution option.
• HSA Contribution: Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA.
• FSAs: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Financial Benefits: 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
• Insurance: Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• Support Programs: Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off: Sick time after 90 days of employment and Paid Holidays.
• Parenting…