Internship, System Software Engineer, System Software (Winter/Spring 2026)
About this internship
Tesla is hiring a System Software Engineer intern for Winter/Spring 2026 in Palo Alto, CA with an on-site work model. This role typically involves working in a Linux environment and coding in C/C++ while learning and adapting to new languages, frameworks, tools, and technologies as needed. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with an expected graduation date between 2026–2027. The pay range for this internship is $40–$56 per hour.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field with a graduation date between 2026 – 2027
- Experience with C/C++ languages and Linux environment
- Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn and adapt to new languages, frameworks, tools, and technologies without limitations
Nice to have
- Comfort reading and debugging existing C/C++ code in a large codebase.
- Familiarity with common Linux command-line workflows and development practices.
- Ability to learn new programming languages or tools quickly when project needs change.
- Clear communication skills for asking questions, sharing progress, and incorporating feedback.
- Strong problem-solving habits, including breaking down issues and validating fixes methodically.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before you apply, confirm your graduation date falls within 2026–2027 and be ready to describe specific C/C++ and Linux work you’ve done in classes, projects, or labs. If you can, prepare a brief example of how you learned an unfamiliar language or tool quickly and what steps you took to get productive.