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Internship, Firmware Engineer, AI Hardware & Electronic Devices(Winter/Spring 2026)

Tesla

10/15/2025

Palo Alto, CA

Internship

Salary: $20 - $55 an hour


Job Description

Tesla is offering a full-time internship opportunity for students pursuing degrees in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields. Interns will work on firmware development projects and gain hands-on experience in various technical areas.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Strong proficiency in C, C++, Rust, Python, and Assembly
  • Understanding of real-time operating system (RTOS) principles
  • Deep knowledge in advanced computer architecture, micro-architecture concepts, and embedded systems
  • Academic understanding of ARM and RISC-V core architectures
  • Bonus: Experience developing drivers for common low-level device peripherals

Responsibilities

  • C development on projects and codebases including bare-metal drivers and RTOS
  • Firmware debug using JTAG debuggers and Oscilloscopes/Logic Analyzers
  • Host tools development for preparing firmware for embedded platforms
  • Enhancing automation and improving firmware test infrastructures
  • Developing firmware for the bring-up and qualification of display integrated circuits
  • Performing design qualification, display testing, and failure analysis
  • Reviewing and developing PCB schematics of electronic systems

Benefits

  • Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.
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