Internship, High Voltage Systems Embedded Software Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Winter/Spring 2026)
About this internship
Tesla is hiring an on-site High Voltage Systems Embedded Software Engineer intern for Vehicle Firmware in Palo Alto, CA for Winter/Spring 2026. In this role, you’ll likely contribute to embedded software work related to high-voltage vehicle systems, applying strong software fundamentals in a real-world engineering environment. Pay is listed at $36.06–$56.13 per hour, and candidates should be pursuing a related engineering degree with a graduation date between May 2026 and May 2027.
Qualifications
Required
- Currently working towards a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field of study with a graduation date between May 2026 – May 2027
- Proficiency in C and/or C++ as well as python
- Strong software fundamentals
Nice to have
- Comfort writing clean, readable C/C++ and using Python for scripting or testing tasks.
- Experience with embedded software concepts from coursework or projects, such as memory management and working close to hardware.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues methodically and communicate findings clearly to others.
- Familiarity with writing basic tests or validation scripts to check firmware behavior.
- Strong time management skills for balancing multiple tasks in an on-site, fast-paced setting.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before you apply, prepare 1–2 project examples that demonstrate your C/C++ and Python proficiency and highlight the specific software fundamentals you used (e.g., debugging approach, data structures, or performance considerations). Double-check that your expected graduation date falls between May 2026 and May 2027, and use the Tesla internships link to confirm you’re selecting the Winter/Spring 2026 posting.