About the role#
This internship focuses on the reliability and safety of autonomous systems for the Robotaxi program. You will work with a team to identify rare bugs, create detection tools, and stress-test fixes to prevent vulnerabilities from reaching the fleet. Your work directly supports system safety and the global scalability of the platform.
What you'll do#
- Build critical program analysis tools such as fuzzers, compiler instrumentation passes, run-time monitoring components, and static analysis tools.
- Integrate and maintain library hardening tools like sanitizers and clang-tidy.
- Improve fault tolerance by designing new redundancy-aware frameworks for autonomous systems.
- Work with other teams to understand current architecture and propose improvements to code reliability.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant field.
- Expected graduation date between May 2027 and May 2028.
- Proficiency with Linux and modern C++ (17, 20, or 23).
- Prior experience or research in compilers, program analysis, fuzzing, or static analysis is a plus.
- Familiarity with Bazel and general build systems is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Palo Alto, California.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Spring 2027.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: $125,000 per year plus benefits.
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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