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Internship, Supercharger SIL Test Infrastructure Software Engineer, Energy Engineering (Winter/Sprin

teslaPalo Alto, CA

9 days ago

$20.00 - $50.00

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About the role

Software Engineer InternThis position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through the entire Winter/Spring term (i.e through April/May 2027) or into Summer 2027 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. Tesla energy is looking for a Software Engineer Intern to drive the next generation of Tesla's Supercharger system software. You will be developing code and infrastructure for testing Supercharger's central embedded software. The SIL infrastructure will test Supercharger state machine management, authorizing and controlling charging sessions, complex algorithm for allocating and sharing power between chargers and billing customers for charge sessions. The SIL will also validate telemetry, over-the-air software updates and diagnostic interface.
Location: Palo Alto, CAResponsibilitiesDevelop 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, CMakeNetworking technologies: TCP/UDP, protobuf/gRPC, CANPlatform: Linux
Requirements:
  • 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, bash scripting, etc.)
Preferred: Experience with Docker
Preferred: Experience with HiL or SiLAbility to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced, collaborative environment
Compensation & 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 HSAHealthcare 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 $20.00 - $50.00 + benefits

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$20.00 - $50.00

Experience level

Intern

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Occupation

Software Developers

Industry

Custom Computer Programming Services

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