About the role#
As a Software Engineer Intern on the Camera Hardware team, you will contribute to the development and validation of embedded software and firmware for custom camera systems. You will work on low-level software for camera sensor control, data acquisition, and hardware integration. This role involves close collaboration with hardware engineers, optics specialists, and validation teams to ensure high-quality camera performance in automotive environments.
What you'll do#
- Support camera hardware bring-up, characterization, and validation using scripting and automation tools.
- Create software tools for image quality analysis, tuning, and calibration, including auto-exposure, white balance, and defect correction.
- Analyze data from hardware test setups and vehicle prototypes to identify and resolve issues related to noise, latency, or reliability.
- Contribute to machine learning projects for ISP enhancements, such as training or evaluating neural network models for learned denoising, tone mapping, or raw-to-RGB reconstruction.
- Run image and light simulations using ANSYS SPEOS and Imsym.
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts for web applications.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in C or C++ for embedded systems.
- Experience with Python for scripting, data analysis, or automation.
- Understanding of real-time systems and hardware-software interfaces.
- Exposure to sensor integration for robotics or vehicles.
- Basic understanding of cameras and geometric optics.
Location & details#
- Location: Palo Alto, California.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Spring 2027.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
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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