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

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start May 2026 and continue throughsummerterm (endingapproximately August 2026or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of12 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.

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.

• 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
• Primary programming language: Python
• Secondary programming languages: C++, Dockerfile, Bash, CMake
• Networking technologies: TCP/UDP, protobuf/gRPC, CAN
• Platform: Linux

• 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, bashscripting, 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

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

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.