What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application: 

This position is expected to start January 2025 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e through April/May 2025) or into Summer 2025 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships.

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

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. 

Multiple Locations Possible: Palo Alto, CA; Fremont, CA

What You’ll Do
 Energy | Firmware Intern, System & Gateway Controller
The role ensures the accurate testing and coverage reporting of embedded code running on Tesla Industrial Energy products included Battery Storage and Supercharging products. In addition, the role includes designing and maintaining embedded hardware and software test environments that simulate real world system interactions and report automated results on a regular basis. Seeking candidate who has experience developing or debugging testing software in Python, and/or system level firmware in C and C++. Also seeking candidates with experience with RTOS, peripheral interfacing (CAN, Ethernet, SPI) and networking protocols (TCP, IP, UDP). Desired experience with Protobuf and UDS. 

Energy | System Integration and Test Automation

System integration team is looking for an amazing intern who is passionate about our mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. As a system integration and test automation intern, you will support hardware/firmware integration and test automation of the next generation energy & EV charger products. Seeking candidates who have experience with hands-on testing, debugging, and troubleshooting on real hardware and/or electrical systems including the use of lab tools such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.  
What You’ll Bring
Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field
Experience with Python, C/C++

PALO ALTO, California

Intern/Apprentice