Job Description
What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around August or September 2025 and continue through the Fall term (ending approximately December 2025) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.
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As an Integration Engineer Intern within our Autonomy teams, you will play a crucial role in advancing our AI platform's integration with vehicles and humanoid robotics. You'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing features that leverage the power of Tesla AI, ensuring seamless functionality across various platforms. Your responsibilities will encompass software development, integration, optimization, and collaboration across multiple functions to achieve our goals. In addition, the team plays a key role in developing safety and reliability specifications for driverless vehicle operation. You would be designing fail-safe mechanisms and redundant architectures to mitigate risks and minimize downtime in autonomous driving scenarios. The team contributes to the development and deployment of new features on both vehicles and robotics platforms. Join us in shaping the future of mobility and robotics technology.
What You'll Do Write, debug, and maintain robust C/C++ software for the Autopilot and humanoid robot software stackIntegrate Autopilot features and controls with user interfaces and other vehicle systemsDevelop and iterate on new features through simulation, validation, and fleet data analysisOptimize feature effectiveness while minimizing power consumptionProvide performance data and constructive feedback to hardware design and manufacturing teams to continuously improve processes and system capabilitiesBring up Autonomy features on new vehicle and compute platforms
What You'll Bring Practical experience programming in C/C++ software, including modern C/C++ (C++14/17/20), multithreading, and Python. Experience with Cuda/OpenCL is a plusExperience with embedded systems software design conceptsFamiliarity with Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and related software conceptsExperience with automotive communication standards such as CAN, Ethernet, TCP/IPProficiency in developing software on a Linux host, with experience in embedded Linux targets (cross-compilation, etc.) considered a plusExcellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skillsPursuing a degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between December 2025 -May 2026
Benefits
Compensation and 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) 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
$120,000 - $150,000/annual salary + 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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Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Flexible hours,