About the role#
The Energy Battery Firmware team develops safety-critical software for battery management and charging. This internship focuses on low-level firmware and validation infrastructure for energy products. You will work across the full development cycle, from initial design and implementation to validation and fleet improvements.
What you'll do#
- Develop, enhance, and debug real-time software using C, Rust, and C++ within embedded RTOS environments.
- Partner with hardware teams to bring up new embedded platforms from the ground up.
- Design and implement functionality for embedded subsystems.
- Build tools to assist with system integration and testing.
- Collaborate with electrical and software teams to solve complex problems.
- Debug interfaces and interactions to ensure product-level features function correctly.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in C and/or Rust, as well as C++.
- Background in embedded firmware systems development.
- Strong fundamentals in computer or electrical engineering.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and challenges at the same time.
Location & details#
- Location: Palo Alto, California.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 2027 through April/May 2027).
- Work Modality: On-site, full-time (40 hours per week).
- Duration: Minimum of 12 weeks.
- This is a 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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