Spring 2027
Firmware Engineer Intern
New Programs Engineering
Posted on 8/13/2026
Tesla
10,001+ employees
EVs and integrated renewable energy solutions
No salary listed
Fremont, CA, USA
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Full-time on-site work, 40 hours per week, is required.
Bachelor's
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- Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Experience in C or C++.
- Solid understanding of embedded development and low-level coding.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts.
- Ability to be detail-oriented, think creatively, and produce unconventional solutions.
- Prototype new vehicle programs and define system hardware and software interfaces.
- Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment.
- Specify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of embedded subsystems.
- Engage in cross-functional discussions with electrical, software, manufacturing, mechanical design, and service teams.
- Understand and debug interfaces and interactions required for successful implementation of vehicle-level firmware.
- FSAE, Hyperloop, or Solar Racing experience.
- Familiarity with embedded communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, I2C, and SPI.
- Experience with real-time operating systems, firmware architecture, device drivers, or programming hardware components.
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
- Q2 2026 revenue hit $28.24 billion, beating estimates despite weak margins.
- Full Self-Driving subscribers reached 1.48 million, up 56% year over year.
- Tesla is expanding capex above $25 billion for Robotaxi, Optimus, and semiconductor fabs.
What critics are saying
- Tesla posted negative free cash flow of $1.1 billion in Q2 2026.
- More than 20 active lawsuits expose Tesla to as much as $14.5 billion.
- Robotaxi rollout remains slower than Musk promised, delaying meaningful autonomy revenue until 2027.
What makes Tesla unique
- Tesla’s seven-market Robotaxi rollout and 380,000 unsupervised miles separate it from automakers.
- Cybercab production started at Gigafactory Texas, with 125,000 annual capacity already installed.
- Tesla’s vertical stack spans EVs, energy storage, AI chips, and robotics, unlike peers.
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↓ -1%Tesla trades at $332.81 whilst Wedbush's Dan Ives maintains a $600 price target, implying 80% upside by valuing the company as an AI-robotics firm rather than a carmaker. Tesla missed Q2 non-GAAP EPS estimates by 38%, posting $0.33 against expectations of $0.54. Revenue of $28.24 billion beat forecasts by 7.1%, but operating expenses surged 47% year-over-year to $4.35 billion whilst capital expenditure jumped 142% to $5.79 billion. Free cash flow turned negative at $1.09 billion and operating margin collapsed to 1.4%. The stock has fallen 18% over the past month, trading below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Record deliveries of 480,126 vehicles and a 56% increase in Full Self-Driving subscriptions to 1.48 million failed to offset the profit deterioration. Ives applies a tech-like multiple of approximately 214 times estimated 2026 earnings, projecting a $2 trillion to $3 trillion market capitalisation as autonomous and robotics businesses scale.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis endorsed Tesla's Cybercab during a tour of the SunTrax testing facility in Auburndale. The two-seat electric robotaxi, designed for unsupervised autonomy without a steering wheel or pedals, was praised by DeSantis as "clearly very beneficial." DeSantis rode in the vehicle on the test track, where it successfully navigated simulated hazards including a child in the street and traffic incidents. He emphasised that safety remains the top priority before wider deployment. Florida maintains some of the most permissive autonomous vehicle regulations in the US, allowing fully autonomous vehicles to operate on public roads without a human operator present. Tesla describes the Cybercab's early production ramp as a slow "S-curve" expected to accelerate later this year, targeting up to 2 million units annually long-term.
Tesla has integrated Starlink satellite internet directly into its Cybercab autonomous vehicle, the company announced on Monday. The integration features a square cutout in the roofline housing the satellite equipment. Elon Musk said passengers will be able to watch live sports in 4K, films, games, or use productivity apps whilst riding. The technology will help address gaps in cellular coverage as Tesla expands its robotaxi service. During Tesla's second-quarter earnings call, Musk explained that Starlink connectivity is crucial to prevent robotaxis from becoming stranded in areas without cellular coverage. The integration represents another example of collaboration between Musk's companies, which also includes Tesla using SpaceX's Grok AI assistant and SpaceX purchasing Tesla products.
Elon Musk said SpaceX will use approximately 75% of output from Tesla's new Terafab semiconductor facility in Grimes County, Texas, with the remaining 25% going to Tesla's Optimus robot. The facility targets 1 terawatt of annual AI compute capacity at full scale. Musk said the compute output would support SpaceX's "AI spacecraft". He noted that 3,000 jobs announced for the facility represent only phase one of ten planned phases. The billionaire explained Texas was chosen over California for the site, stating "major new construction projects are de facto illegal in California", without providing additional details to support the claim. The facility will be crucial to Tesla's future vision, according to promotional materials shared on social media.
Tesla shares surged approximately 6% last week as retail investors bought the dip, injecting about $372 million into the stock over five trading days compared to $121 million the previous week, according to J.P. Morgan data cited by Barron's. This helped stabilise the stock after a 24% decline over three weeks, including an 18% drop following second-quarter earnings. Retail investors own roughly 40% of Tesla's tradable shares, double the typical retail ownership in major technology stocks. The company's second-quarter operating profit came in at approximately $400 million, significantly below Wall Street's $1.7 billion estimate. Despite retail support, Tesla shares remain down around 27% in 2025, trading at approximately 194 times estimated 2025 earnings.