What To Expect Tesla is a leader in innovative technology, pioneering advancements in autonomous vehicles and humanoid robotics. Our cutting-edge AI platform powers some of the most advanced systems globally, including Autopilot for vehicles and humanoid robots.
As an Integration Engineer Intern within our Autonomy teams, you will play a crucial role in advancing our AI platform's integration with vehicles and humanoid robotics. You'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing features that leverage the power of Tesla AI, ensuring seamless functionality across various platforms. Your responsibilities will encompass software development, integration, optimization, and collaboration across multiple functions to achieve our goals. In addition, the team plays a key role in developing safety and reliability specifications for driverless vehicle operation. You would be designing fail-safe mechanisms and redundant architectures to mitigate risks and minimize downtime in autonomous driving scenarios. The team contributes to the development and deployment of new features on both vehicles and robotics platforms. Join us in shaping the future of mobility and robotics technology.
What You'll Do
Write, debug, and maintain robust C/C++ software for the Autopilot and humanoid robot software stack
Integrate Autopilot features and controls with user interfaces and other vehicle systems
Develop and iterate on new features through simulation, validation, and fleet data analysis
Optimize feature effectiveness while minimizing power consumption
Provide performance data and constructive feedback to hardware design and manufacturing teams to continuously improve processes and system capabilities
Bring up Autonomy features on new vehicle and compute platforms
What You'll Bring
Practical experience programming in C/C++ software, including modern C/C++ (C++14/17/20), multithreading, and Python. Experience with Cuda/OpenCL is a plus
Experience with embedded systems software design concepts
Familiarity with Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and related software concepts
Experience with automotive communication standards such as CAN, Ethernet, TCP/IP
Proficiency in developing software on a Linux host, with experience in embedded Linux targets (cross-compilation, etc.) considered a plus
Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
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)
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
$100,000.0 - $150,000.0/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.
, Tesla
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities
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