Internship, Validation Infrastructure Developer, Vehicle Firmware (Winter/Spring 2025)

Tesla is seeking a Validation Infrastructure Developer Intern to join their Vehicle Firmware team for Winter/Spring 2025. This exciting role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive technology.

The position is part of Tesla's validation infrastructure team, where the focus is on enhancing developer insight into vehicle code. The role involves tackling fundamental problems using first principles analysis, specifically addressing how to test code running on in-vehicle microcontrollers in a scalable and time-sensitive manner. The team utilizes advanced technologies including FPGAs, automation clusters, and custom-built embedded Linux regression boards.

As an intern, you'll be immersed in a multidisciplinary environment, working across various domains to create and develop VHDL code, interface with low-level microcontroller peripherals, and bring up new printed circuit boards. You'll also be involved in building automation pipelines and working with embedded Linux systems, contributing to critical projects that directly impact Tesla's vehicle development process.

The ideal candidate should be pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering, with strong programming skills in Rust, C, or Python. Experience with VHDL, embedded development, and hardware bring-up is essential. This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $36.06 to $50.48 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), and various other perks.

This internship provides an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in automotive software development, working with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's most innovative companies. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of electric vehicle technology while developing valuable skills in embedded systems and firmware development.

The position requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks, starting in January through April/May 2025. This is an in-person role that offers invaluable experience working directly with Tesla's engineering teams and contributing to real-world projects that advance the future of sustainable transportation.