Internship, Embedded Software Engineer, Audio Systems (Winter/Spring 2026)
About this internship
Tesla is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer Intern focused on Audio Systems for Winter/Spring 2026 in Palo Alto, CA, in an on-site role. In this internship, you’ll likely support software/firmware development work related to embedded audio systems and collaborate with engineers to build and improve features. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a graduation date between 2026–2027, and have strong C and Python skills.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study with a graduation date between 2026 – 2027
- Experience in software/firmware development
- Excellent C/Python coding skills
Nice to have
- Coursework or project experience with embedded systems and low-level programming concepts
- Comfort reading and debugging existing C codebases, including memory and performance considerations
- Experience writing small Python tools or scripts to support development and testing workflows
- Familiarity with version control practices (e.g., using Git) from class or personal projects
- Clear written and verbal communication for documenting changes and sharing progress with teammates
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, prepare 1–2 concise examples that show your C and Python strengths, such as a firmware project, a driver-style assignment, or a debugging story with what you changed and why. If you include a portfolio or code sample, make sure it’s easy to navigate and highlights the parts you personally implemented.