Internship, Software Engineer Industrial Firmware, Energy Engineering; Fall

What to Expect

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Tesla Energy is bringing battery, solar, and charging technologies to the grid, establishing new industries and defining the future of renewable energy ecosystems. This team is at the forefront of how we will generate, distribute, and consume power today and in the future.

Tesla Energy is looking for a motivated Software Engineer to help bring the next generation of industrial energy products to the market. As a member of the industrial firmware team, you will be responsible for delivering high quality software and firmware in support of manufacturing, commissioning, and service. You will architect the software solutions for manufacturing quality Energy products in our factories.

Rethink manufacturing and service processes with other product and design teams.

You will have the opportunity to solve challenging problems on the production line and in the field. Collaborate closely with hardware, manufacturing, and service engineering to design firmware and automation solutions for a seamless deployment experience. You will show outstanding organizational and communication skills and an eagerness to learn in an ever‑evolving environment. Manage your workload with a positive attitude, be a team player in a collaborative work environment.

Location:

Palo Alto, CA

• Develop, enhance and debug new and existing software and firmware in Python, C, C++, and Rust
• Perform hardware and firmware integration of current and next generation Tesla Energy products
• Design robust and exhaustive test procedures for high voltage power electronics, battery modules, and thermal systems
• Develop, integrate, and debug features at the system level and release the changes to production
• Contribute to software architecture design, development of software applications, and integration into manufacturing processes and production lines
• Track and communicate project status and risks to the wider organization. Interact with engineers from multiple teams
• Hands‑on with hardware bring up, debug issues and devise solution paths

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or engineering related field
• Hands‑on experience with electrical and software engineering components and an understanding of how they interact in a complex product
• Capable of delivering high quality Python software solutions
• Exceptional analytical problem‑solving skills, able to identify and surface issues within complex HW/SW systems
• Excellent communication skills, say something when you don’t know, be available to other team members when questions arise. Excellent attention to detail
• Remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances/challenging problems
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment. Own assignments and take accountability for your work
• Interest in manufacturing analytics and metrics: first‑pass yield, cycle time, test coverage, failure modes
• Familiarity with…