Internship, Software Engineer, Linux Update Systems (Winter/Spring 2025)

Consider before applying: This position is expected to start in January and continue through April/May. Internships are in-person for 40 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Please consider before submitting an application.
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 depending on their academic standing.
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them ownership over projects that are critical to their team's success.
About the Team
The Update Systems teams builds and maintains the Linux services that perform the Over-the-Air (OTA) update of Tesla's vehicle and energy products spanning across both our customer and engineering fleets. In addition to infotainment and autopilot software updates, our systems orchestrate the update of a wide array of other components ranging from individual body controllers to navigation map data and video games. We work closely with several other teams to provide a fast, flexible, and reliable update platform to ensure Tesla products can improve quickly and deliver new experiences to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high reliability C and Go code forupdating firmware or software components on Linux hosts or attached peripherals
• Work with a variety of teams to design, develop, and integrate new software update mechanisms and flow
• Troubleshoot update issues and work closely with our validation teams to build testing infrastructure for more resilient systems
• Analyze fleet update metrics to find potentialissues and suggest improvements

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field of study with a graduation date between 2025-2026
• Must be proficient in C and Go Programming
• Experience working with and writing softwarefor embedded Linux systems; experience with software/kernel updates a plus
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Experience in Python/Perl/Bash Scripting is a plus
• Understanding of software code signing, authenticated encryption, or other cryptographic techniques for ensuring secure software deployment is a plus
• Network programming experience with a focus onany of the following: TFTP, HTTP(s), websockets, or integrating custom TCP/IPprotocols is a plus
• Experience with serial, I2C, and SPI protocolsa plus

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick time after 90 days of employment 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

$36.06 - $50.48 + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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