About the role#
Tesla is looking for a firmware engineering intern to contribute to energy storage and vehicle charging products. You will work within the Energy Engineering department to develop safety-critical firmware for AC/DC and DC/DC power converters. This role involves collaboration with hardware, controls, and software teams to support the product lifecycle from development to fleet performance tracking.
What you'll do#
- Write C code for realtime embedded systems.
- Develop, debug, and optimize firmware performance.
- Create and execute board-level test plans to identify hardware and firmware faults.
- Translate and integrate control algorithms into firmware and validation frameworks.
- Perform hands-on hardware bring-up and qualification of power converters.
- Conduct lab work to support development and debugging activities.
- Analyze fleet performance data to resolve behavioral issues and implement firmware improvements.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in writing C code for realtime embedded environments.
- Solid understanding of electrical fundamentals.
- Experience with microcontroller peripherals including ADC, DAC, PWM, and Timers.
- Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, and UART.
- Ability to read hardware schematics.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Palo Alto, California.
- Term: Winter, Spring, or Summer 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time (40 hours per week), on-site, for a minimum of 12 weeks.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Tesla
Tesla produces electric vehicles, battery storage systems, and solar energy products. Founded in 2003, the company operates six vertically integrated factories across three continents. It is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and employs over 10,000 people. The organization designs, manufactures, sells, and services its products internally.
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