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

Tesla is seeking a Software Integration Engineer Intern to support the integration of Vehicle and Optimus software into manufacturing environments. The role involves building diagnostic and testing tools, improving manufacturing operations, debugging hardware-software interactions, and developing solutions that enhance production uptime, quality, safety, and efficiency.

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 they're looking for:

• 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:

• Medical plans with plan options offering $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental plans, including orthodontic coverage, with an option offering a $0 payroll contribution
• Vision plans with an option offering 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