Software Engineer Intern - Torque Path & Chassis Controls

Job Description

<p>Consider before submitting an application:     </p><p>This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through Spring term (ending approximately May 2027) or continuing into Summer 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) 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.    </p><p>International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.   </p><p>Internship Program at Tesla  </p><p>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.</p><p>About the Team</p><p>The Torque Path and Chassis Controls team develops and calibrates real-time software for critical vehicle dynamics systems, including traction control, vehicle stability control, braking, and propulsion. The team manages the full software development lifecycle—from concept and simulation to embedded implementation, calibration, and validation—delivering high-performance, safety-critical solutions.<br><br>The team integrates advanced autonomous functions such as the Driverless State Machine, Smart Shift, Autopark, and Actually Smart Summon with core propulsion and chassis controls. It also ensures safe and reliable interaction between autonomous safety systems, including Automatic Emergency Braking and Object-Aware Acceleration Limiting, and the vehicle’s torque and braking architecture.<br><br>Work is conducted across simulation and embedded environments, with close collaboration across hardware, software, vehicle dynamics, and controls engineering disciplines. The team’s work directly influences vehicle performance, safety, and driving experience.</p>