Internship, Embedded System Software Engineer, Energy Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

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This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through the entire Winter/Spring term (i.e through April/May 2026) or into Summer 2027 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships.

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The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.

Tesla Energy is looking for an Embedded Linux Integration and Test Engineer to join the Energy Device Core Software Team. We are looking for highly motivated and talented engineers with expertise in embedded systems integration, regression testing and a strong drive to dive deep into embedded Linux platforms. You will drive integration and regression testing of embedded Linux hardware,working on embedded peripherals and building scalable test infrastructure to support our growing product lines. Background in regression testing and Pytest is particularly interesting, but most of all we are looking for driven, detail oriented candidates with a strong background in Python and excellent debugging skills.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

• Design and implement scalable regression testing frameworks for embedded Linux platforms, integrating with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, PyTest)

• Collaborate with system software and BSP engineers to validate hardware-software interactions and debug complex issues

• Build and maintain HIL/SIL test environments using programmable power supplies, managed switches, and IoT relays

• Develop AI-driven tools to analyze test data, predict failures, and automate triage workflows

• Partner with QA and test automation teams to define test strategies and ensure alignment with system requirements

• Aid in the validation of codebase changes ensuring quality of shipped embedded Linux code

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field

• Proficient in Python; familiarity with Golang/Rust is a plus

• Hands on experience with CI/CD systems (Jenkins) and test frameworks (PyTest)

• Experience with HIL/SIL Testing

• Basic understanding of Linux and Embedded hardware debugging

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• Medical plans > 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)
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), 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

$20.00 - $50.00 + 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.