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Internship, Software Validation Engineer, Chassis Systems (Fall 2026)

Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteQuality Assurance$42.07–$58.89/hrInternship

The Internship Recruiting Team at Tesla is passionate about recognizing and developing emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they can grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. Interns are included in projects critical to their team's success, offering an experience that allows them to live at Tesla.

About the Role

The Chassis Systems Software team combines software engineers, mechatronics engineers, and vehicle dynamics engineers. They work on challenging problems spanning safety-critical software, embedded systems, motor controls, electronics actuation, and vehicle dynamics. Validation interns in this team have the opportunity to solve industry-leading challenges at scale.

Responsibilities

  • Create and develop automated Software in the Loop (SIL) and Hardware in the Loop (HIL) validation infrastructure to enable reliable, efficient, thorough, accurate, and repeatable tests.
  • Develop and execute automated regression test suites for safety-critical chassis software.
  • Continuously analyze and improve regression test suite coverage.
  • Create and execute board level test plans to expose weaknesses or faults.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between December 2026 - December 2027.
  • Excellent proficiency in Python or C.
  • Experience with Rust is a plus.
  • Scripting skills in other common languages (Perl, Shell, Bash).
  • Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration.
  • Experience with automation and build tools (Jenkins, Docker, SCons, Buck).
  • Ability to read and review electronic circuit schematic.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site.
  • International students with CPT work authorization should consult their school before applying.

Skills

  • Meticulous and detail-oriented.
  • Thrive on finding elusive bugs in corner cases.
  • Loves automating with software.
  • Enjoys hand-on electronics builds.

Benefits

  • Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction.
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Dental and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution.
  • Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Sick and vacation time (flexible for salary positions), and paid holidays.
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
  • Voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Employee discounts and perks program.

Pay

Expected Compensation: $42.07 - $58.89/hour + benefits. Pay offered may vary based on individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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