Internship, Thermal Systems Embedded Software Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Fall 2025)

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

Vacancies: 1

Posted: 11-04-2025

Experience: 0 to 0

Skills: Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering,Proficiency in C and real time embedded environments , Python

Description:

What to Expect Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around August or September 2025 and continue through the Fall term (ending approximately December 2025) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. 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 an Embedded Software Engineer on the Thermal Systems Software team, you will play a key role in accelerating the delivery and refinement of Tesla-designed thermal systems for all Tesla Vehicles. Your responsibilities will include architecting, designing, and implementing embedded firmware for various motors, actuators, and sensors in the thermal system. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of user-facing features to enhance the accuracy and intuitiveness of the vehicle cabin heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. Tesla Thermal Systems manage the temperature of critical powertrain systems like the battery, drive units and charger, as well as temperature control of the vehicle cabin interior. The thermal management system is one of the biggest consumers of energy in an electric vehicle, making your contributions crucial in improving the efficiency of our vehicles and changing the way the world perceives electric vehicles. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality embedded code that runs on Tesla controllers and production lines. What You’ll Do Develop, enhance and debug new and existing behaviors for the coolant, refrigerant, and cabin HVAC systems Drive firmware development in C in a real-time embedded environment for performance, scalability, robustness, and tight integration with the hardware Hands-on with hardware bring up, build and enforce component validation for delivering robust, functional code Collaborate across disciplines with electrical, mechanical, and controls engineering teams to produce integrated software-hardware solutions Work with various cross-functional teams to develop requirements for new thermal system features, diagnostics, algorithms, etc. What You’ll Bring Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between December 2025-December 2026 Proficiency in C and real time embedded environments Proficiency in Python Strong software fundamentals including firmware architecture, algorithm development, data structures, code modularity, and maintainability Experience working with microcontroller peripherals such as timers, ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI, UART, LIN, I2C Hands on experience with various motor types (brushed, brushless, steppers) and sensor types (analog, digital encoders) Familiarity with reading electrical schematics and understanding circuit behavior Compensation and Benefits 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 - $56.12 + 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.

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