Tesla

Internship, Firmware Engineer, AI Hardware (Fall 2025)

Palo Alto, CA, US

$50/hour
16 days ago
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Summary

What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start around August or September 2025 and continue through the Fall term (ending approximately December 2025) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time 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.

What You'll Do
Your application for the DOJO – Firmware Engineering Internship will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:
  • The Dojo AI Supercomputer Fabric Team designs, verifies, builds, and deploys high-radix fabric interconnect systems for Tesla. We are looking for an outstanding verification intern to develop, manage, test, and physically wire the interconnect for several ExaFLOP AI systems.
  • The Electronic Devices Display team Tesla is looking for a display engineering intern for hardware and software qualification of the display panel system for Tesla vehicles infotainment system. This individual will be managing all activities necessary to deliver displays into vehicles from initial concept to production by working on firmware development for display ICs, electronic system development, and software testing tools.
  • The Embedded Firmware Development team develops bare-metal firmware for a variety of Tesla products, inside and outside of vehicles. A great experience for interns wanting to gain experience and deeper understanding of computers functioning at the lowest levels.


  • What You'll Bring

  • Currently working towards a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong comfort in C, C++, Assembly and/or Python
  • Understanding fundamentals of real-time operating system (RTOS) principles
  • Deep knowledge in advanced computer architecture, micro-architecture concepts, and embedded systems


  • Benefits
    Compensation and 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)
  • 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

    $20.00 - $50.00/hour + 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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