Internship, Supercharger SIL Test Infrastructure Software Engineer, Energy Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through the entire Winter/Spring term (i.e through April/May 2026) or into Summer 2027 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships.

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 during the academic year.

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.

Tesla energy is looking for a Software Engineer Intern to drive the next generation of Tesla’s Supercharger system software. You will be developing code and infrastructure for testing Supercharger’s central embedded software. The SIL infrastructure will test Supercharger state machine management, authorizing and controlling charging sessions, complex algorithm for allocating and sharing power between chargers and billing customers for charge sessions. The SIL will also validate telemetry, over-the-air software updates and diagnostic interface.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

- Develop infrastructure and test script for validating performance critical and thread-safe code in a large multi-threaded codebase
- Collaborate closely with low level embedded firmware developers
- Primary programming language: Python
- Secondary programming languages: C++, Dockerfile, Bash, CMake
- Networking technologies: TCP/UDP, protobuf/gRPC, CAN
- Platform: Linux

- Currently pursuing a Degree in Computer Science or related field
- Strong proficiency in a compiled programming language (C++)
- Experience writing multi-threaded and multi-process applications
- Experience writing networked applications (TCP/IP , sockets)
- Preferred: Experience with protobuf/gRPC
- Preferred: Experience with Linux (processes, signals, unix sockets, filesystems, permissions, bash scripting, etc.)
- Preferred: Experience with Docker
- Preferred: Experience with HiL or SiL
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced, collaborative environment

Benefits

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

- Medical plans > 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)
- 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), 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 $20.00 - $50.00 + 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.