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Tesla, Inc. is hiring: Internship, UI Developer, Vehicle Firmware (Summer 2025)

Tesla, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

Internship, UI Developer, Vehicle Firmware (Summer 2025)

Consider before submitting an application :

This position is expected to start around May 2025 and continue through the Summer term (approximately August 2025) or into Fall 2025 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time 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 a Software Engineer Intern working on Vehicle-UI Development and Integration, you will be responsible for building in-car user interfaces to operate the vehicle's cutting-edge embedded systems. You will work on a cross-functional team to implement and deliver user interfaces focused on the car's physical subsystems including HVAC, body controls, drive systems, charging, and more. You will utilize fundamental knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and work with designers to create elegant and intuitive vehicle controls.

What You’ll Do

  • Rapid prototyping of in-car customer experiences
  • Specifying implementation requirements for new customer-facing features
  • Design, code, and debug UI interfaces and state machines
  • Design and implement robust interfaces to facilitate system-level vehicle behaviors
  • Work with a cross-functional team of Designers and Hardware, Software, and Integration Engineers

What You’ll Bring

  • Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between August 2025 – May 2026
  • Strong C or C programming skills
  • Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts and embedded development
  • Comfortable with Electrical Engineering fundamentals
  • Comfortable analyzing data to improve design and performance of a system
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with physical embedded systems, preferred
  • Experience with FSAE or similar, preferred
  • Compensation and Benefits

    As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for :

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans >
  • 2 medical 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick time after 90 days of employment 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 - $50.48 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 is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

    Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

    Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice.

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