Software Integration Engineer Intern - Factory Firmware Team

Job Description

Consider before submitting an application:   

This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). 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. 

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.   

About the Team:

The team serves as a bridge between Vehicle software and the manufacturing environment. The team works globally and cross functionally towards supporting manufacturing with various KPIs, designing solutions to increase efficiency, improving validation of software before it’s integrated into manufacturing, and launching exciting new products and features. The Factory Firmware Team is the eyes and ears of the Vehicle Software organization within the factory and often have the last say on the integration of new software to manufacturing – providing valuable insight and feedback to accelerate development of new software features.  

This role will focus on Improvements to the vehicle testing and diagnostic systems used in the factory. This includes new features to speed up diagnosis and repairs, improvements to the scalability of our systems, and support for upcoming new products. It will involve software development, debugging of escalations, and spending time learning from repair technicians who are actually doing the repairs. An ideal candidate has a combination of a strong software background, a familiarity with electrical systems, and is comfortable communicating with people in both technical and non-technical roles. 

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement improvements to our vehicle testing and diagnostic systems 
• Triage and debug escalations from internal teams that rely on the systems we own 
• Design features to optimize manufacturing operations for rate, quality, safety, and efficiency 
• Understand and debug hardware and software interactions during design, launch, and deployment of products or features 

Job Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer science, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer, Systems Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between May 2027 - May 2028 
• Experience with hands-on debugging complex subsystems involving software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices 
• Proficiency in Python 
• Experience with deploying code to production 
• Experience developing/integrating multiple software systems 
• First-principles approach to unfamiliar problems and system design 
• Excitement to learn new technologies in any area of the stack 
• Ability to prioritize and split time between multiple large-scale projects