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Internship, Supercharger SIL Test Infrastructure Software Engineer, Energy Engineering (Summer 2026)

Tesla
Palo Alto, CA Internship 2/4/2026
Undergraduate Internship
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FY 2025

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to contribute to the development of the Supercharger system software. The role involves creating code and infrastructure for testing embedded software, focusing on performance-critical and thread-safe code in a multi-threaded environment.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Strong proficiency in a compiled programming language (C++)
  • Experience writing multi-threaded and multi-process applications
  • Experience writing networked applications (TCP/IP, sockets)
  • Preferred: Experience with protobuf/gRPC
  • Preferred: Experience with Linux (processes, signals, unix sockets, filesystems, permissions, bash scripting, etc.)
  • Preferred: Experience with Docker
  • Preferred: Experience with HiL or SiL
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

  • Develop infrastructure and test script for validating performance critical and thread-safe code in a large multi-threaded codebase
  • Collaborate closely with low level embedded firmware developers

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.