Internship, Software Integration Engineer, Factory Firmware (Winter/Spring 2027)

What To Expect Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. About the Team: The team serves as a bridge between Vehicle and Optimus software and the manufacturing environment. The team works globally and cross functionally towards supporting manufacturing with various KPIs, designing solutions to increase efficiency, improving validation of software before it’s integrated into manufacturing, and launching exciting new products and features. The Factory Firmware Team is the eyes and ears of the Vehicle/Bot Software organization within the factory and often have the last say on the integration of new software to manufacturing – providing valuable insight and feedback to accelerate development of new software features. This role will focus on initiatives to use software as a tool to enhance the manufacturability of our products and develop solutions to ensure production uptime and quality. This will require understanding of multiple software stacks, from embedded code running on our devices to server-side automation and tooling, as well as electrical and hardware systems. Therefore, curiosity and willingness to learn new concepts are critical to connect the dots between multiple interfaces and design end-to-end solutions together with other teams. What You'll Do Identify software improvements to aid in bringing up new products and factories Build software tools to diagnose and troubleshoot electronic system issues in vehicles and bots Develop improvements to the testing infrastructure used in the factory Design features to optimize manufacturing operations for rate, quality, safety, and efficiency Gain technical expertise in multiple subsystems to seamlessly integrate into the manufacturing environment Understand and debug hardware and software interactions during design, launch, and deployment of products or features What You'll Bring Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer, Systems Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between May 2027 - May 2028 Experience with hands-on debugging complex subsystems involving software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices Proficiency in Python Experience with deploying code to production Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, Docker, Virtual Machines, etc. Experience developing/integrating multiple software systems First-principles approach to unfamiliar problems and system design Excitement to learn new technologies in any area of the stack Ability to prioritize and split time between multiple large-scale projects Experience with one or more of the following languages: Golang, Ruby, C++, preferred 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 $50.06 - $58.89 + 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