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Software Engineer Intern
Software Engineer, Energy Engineering
Posted on 6/7/2026
Tesla
10,001+ employees
EVs and integrated renewable energy solutions
No salary listed
Palo Alto, CA, USA + 1 more
More locations: Fremont, CA, USA
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On-site internship in Palo Alto or Fremont, California. Requires 40 hours per week for ~12 weeks (Fall 2026).
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- Currently pursuing a Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- Automation Engineering: Tesla Energy is looking for an intern who is passionate about integration of software, hardware, and mechanical design to drive the world’s transition to a sustainable future. The ideal candidate is fluent with Python, embedded microprocessor design process: compliers, debuggers, and Git. They have experience working with database with common tools (SQL, InflexDB, Grafana) and they have experience working with high power (50kW+) and/or high voltage (1kDVC, 480VAC products
- AC Charging: AC Charging at Tesla is working on making our chargers much smarter. We will develop products which cover Tesla and non-Tesla charging more seamlessly, offer infrastructure supporting paid charing, allow "Plug and Charge" will scale from installations of single units to commerical sites with thousands of units. The ideal candidate has experience with nternet protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, TLS, HTTP, WebSockets), RTOS or Linux-based IoT environments (e.g., FreeRTOS, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Android), Embedded protocols (e.g., CAN, RS-485/UART, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, BLE), and/or application and systems languages (e.g., C, C++, Rust, etc.)
- Embedded Software Engineering: The Advanced Technologies and Projects team is looking for an intern to help drive innovation across software/firmware disciplines. Deliver high quality software/firmware for mass scale energy systems with embedded controleers/Linus platforms. The ideal candidate has knowledge of C, C++, or Python languages, good understanding of Embedded Systems and OS concepts (Linux/ ROTS), and/or high level understanding of networking concepts (Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.)
- Megapack Applications Engineering: The Tesla Energy Projects team is responsible for the successful deployment and management of Tesla’s cuttingedge Energy Systems; Powerwall, Powerpack, Megapack, Solar, Solar Roof, Supercharger. The ideal candidate has high proficiency in at least 1 programming language (Ideally Python or Golang) and/or the ability to troubleshoot connectivity issues in TCP/IP network
- Power Systems Testing: As an intern in this position, you will have an opportunity to work with a real time controller hardware-in-the-loop (CHIL) supporting project specific testing and power system model validation/benchmarking. The ideal candidate is familiar with major programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Rust, or Java, and strong scripting skills
- Mobile Application Software: The Tesla Energy Mobile App team builds the core app experience for Solar, Powerwall and Charge Stats, with the goal of making sustainable energy friendly, understandable, and powerful. We build our app using React Native with TypeScript. The ideal candidate is fluent in a mobile app or reactive web framework required, with preference for React Native and TypeScript
- Charging Distributed Systems Software Engineering: Tesla is looking for software engineering interns to build the cloud services that power these products, driving the worldwide transition to sustainable energy. These platforms provide real-time monitoring, optimization, and control of distributed, renewalbe-energy assets, inclduing generation, storage, grid services, and electric vehicle charging. The ideal candidate is fluent in full stack web languages and tools. JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and React preferred and GraphQL is a plus. They are also capable of delivering top quality C/ C++ code for embedded systems
- Software Engineering: Tesla Energy is looking for a Software Engineer Intern to help contribute to next generation designs and supporting validation infrastructure. This role entails contributing to validation software and product firmware, all the way from implementation through validation and fleet deployment. The ideal candidate is fluent in full stack web languages and tools. JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and React preferred and GraphQL is a plus. They are also capable of delivering top quality C/ C++ code for embedded systems
- Software Integration Engineering: As a member of the Firmware Integration team, you will be responsible for delivering high quality firmware and hardware to the manufacturing line. You will architect the software solutions for manufacturing quality Energy prodcuts (e.g. Powerwall, Megapack) in our factories. Rethink manufacturing processes and test equipment dependency with our in-house product and design teams. The ideal candidate must be comfortable with hands-on lab work (including the use of scopes/logic analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, CAN tools, soldering irons as needed to support integration). They are capable of delivering high quality C, Python or Golang software solutions. They also have have experience with JSON, Protobuf, REST, HTTP/S, Ethernet, CAN and experience working with high power (50kW+) and/or high voltage (1kVDC, 480VAC) products
- Software Tools and Infrastructure: In this role, you will be responsible for delivering robust, modular, and easy to use software tools that enable rapid firmware development and deployment of test systems. You will work directly with development teams across the organization to ensure that our new products are best in class. The ideal candidate is fluent in at least one language (C or Python preferred, others acceptable), has GUI development experience (either web-based or standalone or e.g. Dash or pyqt), has experience with web technologies and web frameworks (React/Node/Dash/PHP/CSS, etc.), and/or has experience with databases (e.g. one of MySQL/Postgres/NoSQL)
Tesla designs and sells electric vehicles and renewable energy products. Its cars (Model S, 3, X, Y, and Roadster) run on battery power, with a semi-autonomous Autopilot driving system and a global network of fast-charging stations called Superchargers. The company also provides solar panels, Solar Roof, and energy storage products (Powerwall, Powerpack, Megapack) to generate and store clean energy for homes and businesses. Tesla operates with a vertically integrated model, manufacturing key components (batteries, drivetrains) and selling directly to customers via its website and stores, while earning revenue from vehicle and energy product sales and regulatory credits. Its goal is to speed up the world’s transition to sustainable energy by combining mobility and energy solutions in one ecosystem.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Tesla says FSD recorded 4.1 times fewer collisions across Europe in 2026.
- Cybercab fleet reached roughly 1,000 Austin vehicles, accelerating robotaxi revenue tests.
- Megapack and energy storage growth diversify Tesla beyond cyclical car sales.
What critics are saying
- NHTSA opened AQ26002 on September 4, 2026 over Cybercab self-certification.
- EU courts can void Tesla's FSD approvals after October 6, 2026 vote failure.
- Sales softness in August 2026, especially Portugal, shows brand demand erosion.
What makes Tesla unique
- Tesla's 2026 Cybercab launched driverless paid rides before rivals matched scale.
- Tesla's 2026 EU FSD approvals in six countries show rare regulatory momentum.
- Tesla's vertical integration spans batteries, software, vehicles, and energy storage.
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↓ -3%Tesla claims its Full Self-Driving technology recorded 4.1 times fewer collisions than manually driven Tesla vehicles across five European countries where it is currently permitted, according to data released ahead of a crucial EU vote on wider deployment. The findings are based on over 100 million kilometres of driving data collected between April and August. FSD-equipped cars were involved in three motorway collisions and nine on non-motorway roads, compared with 137 and 490 respectively for manually driven vehicles. The Netherlands granted provisional FSD approval in April, with Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, and Lithuania following suit. Tesla also published an open-source safety dashboard it says was shared with EU regulators in April. Reuters previously reported that experts said Tesla's safety statistics relied on invalid comparisons and could give a misleading impression of the system's performance.
Goldman Sachs analysts suggest Tesla's Cybercab could provide a cost advantage in the robotaxi market, though software performance will be more critical than manufacturing costs for scaling operations. Tesla held a Cybercab launch event in Austin on 3 September and has completed 1 million miles of unsupervised robotaxi operations. The company is seeking operators for Cybercab fleets and infrastructure. If Tesla achieves its targeted $20,000–$30,000 Cybercab cost at scale, Goldman estimates a potential $0.05–$0.30 per-mile cost advantage over competitors with upfront costs of $50,000–$100,000. However, analysts emphasise that Tesla's ability to scale rapidly across wider geographic areas depends on its artificial intelligence approach, making software a larger driver of robotaxi economics than vehicle price. Tesla has received provisional Full Self-Driving approval in the Netherlands and four other EU countries.
Gary Moss, a blind 62-year-old from Washington, says Tesla's Cybercab could help restore independence he lost when cancer took his sight five years ago. Moss, who once drove up to 40,000 miles yearly for business, now relies on others for transport. After riding the autonomous vehicle six times in Austin with his son David, Moss praised features like automatic doors and smooth driving. "I'd buy a Cybercab," he said, calling the experience "so close to being everything I need." However, gaps remain for blind users. Moss struggled to identify his vehicle amongst multiple Cybercabs and couldn't independently set destinations. He wants voice-activated ride-hailing: "If I could just say, 'Hey Siri or Grok, I need a cab,' and one showed up — I can't believe the options I'd have." Tesla made the Cybercab available to Austin's public following its launch event.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the Cybercab's electric motor operates without rare earth metals whilst maintaining the same range as conventional motors. "This was extremely hard to achieve," Musk said on X. The motor is 18% smaller and 25% lighter than its counterparts, according to Tesla investor Sawyer Merritt. The design could help Tesla navigate potential supply chain disruptions, as China dominates the global rare-earth supply chain, particularly for permanent-magnet production. However, investor Gary Black remains critical of the Cybercab launch. "Despite efforts to control the narrative, Tesla's Cybercab event was largely a bust," he wrote on X, citing lack of detail and unanswered questions about deployment plans. Regulatory uncertainty also exists due to the vehicle's absence of traditional controls like a steering wheel and pedals.
Tesla unveiled its autonomous Cybercab at an invitation-only event in Austin on Thursday, showcasing gold-coloured two-door vehicles with butterfly doors and no steering wheel or brake pedals. The company's Cybercab lead, Eric Earley, presented the fleet whilst CEO Elon Musk did not appear. Tesla shares initially rose 7% ahead of the event but fell 6% in Friday trading after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced an investigation. Regulators are examining how Tesla self-certified the vehicles meet federal safety standards despite lacking conventional manual controls. The agency will review Tesla's certification process and technical data, particularly regarding determinations that certain federal motor vehicle safety standards are inapplicable to the Cybercab. The rollout provided few details about commercial deployment beyond plans to expand from Austin to other locations.