Internship, Embedded Systems Software Engineer, SI Platforms (Winter/Spring 2027)

What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through Spring term (ending approximately May 2027) or continuing into Summer 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

Internship Program at Tesla:

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between May 2027 – December 2027
• Strong C/C++ programming skills
• Experience working with and writing softwarefor 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
• Experience with Ethernet or CAN communication protocols is preferred