, Site Controller Software Engineer, Energy Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027) in , United States

Tesla InternshipThis position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through the entire Winter/Spring term (i.e through April/May 2026) or into Summer 2027 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships.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 during the academic year.The Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.Join the team behind the world's largest fleet of smart energy storage systems and help build the heart and soul of Tesla's Energy products. We develop the applications that run on the Tesla Site Controller - the brain that orchestrates every asset on an industrial site: solar, batteries, generators, vehicle chargers, power meters, and more. The Site Controller also talks to the Tesla cloud and feeds the data behind our customer-facing applications. As an on this team, you won't be on the sidelines: you'll write real code that ships, debug real systems, and deliver features that let customers power entire communities with renewable energy. If you're eager to take on hard problems, learn from engineers at the top of their field, and see your work run in the field, we want you on the team.ResponsibilitiesDevelop high-quality, testable software in Golang and Rust for a server-class embedded Linux platformContribute to system architecture and design discussions, and turn ideas into working featuresHelp evaluate and improve customer interfaces and telemetry collectionInvestigate issues, reproduce them, and work alongside senior engineers to devise solution pathsCollaborate with validation teams to build and run integration test strategiesWrite unit tests and learn how we practice test-driven development at scaleRequirementsCurrently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related fieldProgramming experience in one or more systems/application — Golang, Rust, C++, or similar (coursework, personal projects, prior internships, or research all count)Familiarity with Linux and comfort working from the command lineExposure to core CS concepts: concurrency or multi-threading, networking (TCP/IP, sockets), and object-oriented or systems design — through classes, projects, or self-studyA genuine eagerness to learn embedded systems and an ever-evolving codebaseStrong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teamsComfort multitasking, prioritizing, and working in a fast-paced environmentExperience with embedded Linux, real-time systems, or hardware-adjacent softwareFamiliarity with messaging or industrial protocols such as NATS, MQTT, or OPC UAA track record of test-driven development or writing meaningful unit testPersonal projects, hackathons, or open-source contributions you're proud to talk aboutCompensation & BenefitsAs a full-time Tesla , you will be eligible for:Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $20.00 - $50.00 + benefitsPay 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.