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What to Expect
Consider before applying: This position is expected to start around Aug/Sep and continue through Dec/Jan.
Internships are in-person for 40 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks.
Please consider before submitting an application.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying.
You must be able to work 40 hours per week.
Many students will be limited to part-time depending on their academic standing.
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent.
Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team.
We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them ownership over projects that are critical to their team’s success.
About the Team
Tesla's System Software team provides the foundation on which the in-vehicle user experience is built.
We build the software platform (kernel, bootchain, drivers, and lower level userspace platform services) for our innovative Infotainment hardware.
This includes high resolution touch displays, high definition audio, bluetooth/wifi/cellular connectivity, USB, cameras, all connected to high performance multi-core processors and GPUs.
Our software is based on Linux, GNU toolchain, buildroot, and other open source projects, delivering the security, capability, and performance demanded by our user experience.
As part of this team, you would be focused on the audio software subsystem and framework for existing and next generation infotainment products.
What You’ll Do
Develop drivers, middleware and interfaces to user-space applications for the audio subsystem
Drive architecture and execution for audio software systems and hardware with the hardware and DSP engineers
Use existing available hardware in innovative ways to solve problems
Integrate software components into a fully functional software system.
Write well structured, testable, efficient, and maintainable code
Build and deploy software tools, processes and metrics
Board bringup and hardware design validation
What You’ll Bring
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field
Experience in software/firmware development
Excellent C/C++ coding skills
Embedded Linux and/or Linux kernel experience is a huge plus
Experience with audio systems (ALSA, audio framework, audioflinger, audio drivers)
Experience with board /chip bringup
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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)
LGBTQ+ care concierge services
401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick time after 90 days of employment 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
$36.
06 - $50.
48 + 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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.