Internship, Embedded Software Engineer, Vehicle Suspension (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: As an Embedded Software Developer on the Chassis Systems team, you will deliver high-quality embedded code that controls suspension and damping actuators using vehicle sensors, directly influencing ride, handling, and overall vehicle dynamics—including longitudinal, vertical, and lateral behavior. These systems keep the vehicle composed and passengers comfortable while ensuring optimal tire contact and stability so the autonomy stack can execute its trajectory with precision. You will write efficient, safe, and robust code that runs on real hardware platforms in the hands of millions of people. You will integrate sensors and motor controls, implement safety mechanisms on embedded targets, and solve complex problems spanning vehicle dynamics, motor controls, safety systems, and embedded software engineering. You will also drive design decisions on vehicle electrical architecture, microcontroller selection, software architecture, and PCB design. Join an industry-defining software team whose work is essential to making autonomous vehicles a reality What You'll Do Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment    Specify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of embedded subsystems    Design the software architecture and firmware implementation on hardware through integration and testing  Work with Vehicle Dynamics Engineers to ensure sensing, actuation, and controls implementation can deliver the desired vehicle dynamics attributes  Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging and code optimization    Develop unit and component level tests to ensure proper functionality  Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements   What You'll Bring Pursing a degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Systems, with a graduation date between May 2027 – May 2028 Proficiency in C, comprehension of Python  Fluent in software fundamentals, including software design and maintainability    Experience with real-time operating system development  Experience with embedded microprocessor tools    Experience with testing, debugging, and working directly with hardware   Experience with controls software and algorithm development  Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design  Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts  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 $36.06 - $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