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Internship, Embedded Software Engineer, Optimus (Fall 2026)Tesla • United States
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Internship, Embedded Software Engineer, Optimus (Fall 2026)

Tesla
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About

What to Expect
Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue throughfall term (endingapproximately December 2026) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of12 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: Tesla is on a path to building humanoid robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks.We are looking foran embedded software internto develop embedded platform drivers and application layer codefor various robotics applications on ourOptimusplatform. In this role, you will develop scalable driversto interface with an ASIC or bring up a new communication protocol oroptimizeexisting drivers toimprove performance or write application-level modules to achieve a specific function on a givensubsystem. The robotics firmware team is small, passionate, andfast-moving. Come join a team of deeplyknowledgeable engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable embedded systems usingcutting edgesoftware development tools and practices. What You'll Do
Development of scalable real-time embedded software that implements sensing,controlandsafety management of the Tesla Bot actuators Bring up new sensors, communicationnetworks,and new PCBA for various robotic applications Develop automated tests to ensure high quality software releases andaccuratefunctionality Be involved in the full life cycle of firmwaredevelopment from conceptthrough integration, test,and release as our fleet ofrobotgrows Work closely with the hardware and controls team to specify hardware actuation, sensingrequirementsand influenceelectronicsdesigns
What You'll Bring
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date betweenDecember2026- December2027 Proficiencyin C/C++, familiarity with Python is a plus Experience with reading electrical schematics and understanding circuit behavior Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, PWM, SPI and I2C, ethernet and CAN Experience working with sensors and digital signal processing Experience working with the physical and data link layers of ethernet and/orother communicationprotocols Experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for: Medical plans > 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), 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 $20 - $60/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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