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Internship, Software Engineer, Linux Update Systems (Winter/Spring 2026)

Tesla Motors, Inc.
40.00 - 56.00 USD
paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Aug 15, 2025
What to Expect Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around January 2026 and continue through the Winter/Spring term (ending approximately May 2026) or continuing into Summer 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. About the Team The Update Systems teams builds and maintains the Linux services that perform the Over-the-Air (OTA) update of Tesla's vehicle and energy products spanning across both our customer and engineering fleets. In addition to infotainment and autopilot software updates, our systems orchestrate the update of a wide array of other components ranging from individual body controllers to navigation map data and video games. We work closely with several other teams to provide a fast, flexible, and reliable update platform to ensure Tesla products can improve quickly and deliver new experiences to our customers. What You'll Do Deliver high reliability C and Go code for updating firmware or software components on Linux hosts or attached peripherals Work with a variety of teams to design, develop, and integrate new software update mechanisms and flow Troubleshoot update issues and work closely with our validation teams to build testing infrastructure for more resilient systems Analyze fleet update metrics to find potential issues and suggest improvements What You'll Bring Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field of study with a graduation date between December 2026-2027 Must be proficient in C and Go Programming Experience working with and writing software for embedded Linux systems; experience with software/kernel updates a plus Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills Experience in Python/Perl/Bash Scripting is a plus Understanding of software code signing, authenticated encryption, or other cryptographic techniques for ensuring secure software deployment is a plus Network programming experience with a focus on any of the following: TFTP, HTTP(s), websockets, or integrating custom TCP/IPprotocols is a plus Experience with serial, I2C, and SPI protocols are a plus 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) 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 $40.00 - $56.00/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.