Internship, Validation Infrastructure Developer, Vehicle Firmware (Winter/Spring 2025)
Job Category
Vehicle Software
Location
PALO ALTO, California
Req. ID
226529
Job Type
Intern/Apprentice
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What to Expect What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
Consider before applying:
This position is expected to start in January and continue through April/May. Internships are in-person for 40 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks.
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 depending on their academic standing.
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them ownership over projects that are critical to their team’s success.
About the Team
In validation infrastructure our role is to give developers ever increasing insight into their code. To do this we tackle hard fundamental problems using first principles analysis. In this role, we are focused on solving how we test the code while running on the in-vehicle microcontroller in a scalable and time-sensitive manner. To do this we utilize FPGAs, automation clusters, and custom-built embedded Linux regression boards. This role is inherently multidisciplinary and involves understanding and working across domains.
- Create and develop VHDL code for peripheral development and supporting vehicle modelling
- Interfacing with low level microcontroller peripherals such as JTAG, CAN, and I2C
- Bring up and debugging of new printed circuit boards for processor in the loop testers
- Building automation pipelines for deploying and managing exponentially increasing variants
- Utilizing and debugging embedded Linux setups for running tests
- Deploying scalable solutions focusing on first principles understanding
- Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between April 2025-December 2026
- Experience with VHDL
- Strong, hands-on, Rust or C or Python coding experience
- Embedded development experience
- Low-level development on microcontrollers or Linux kernel experience
- Experience with hardware bring-up
- Experience with build systems
- Knowledge of physics, mechanical, and electrical systems, for software development
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
$36.06 - $50.48, depending on level + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick time after 90 days of employment and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$36.06 - $50.48, depending on level + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.