Internship, AI Hardware Signal & Power Integrity Engineer, AI Hardware (Winter/Spring 2027)

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through Spring term (ending approximately April 2026). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) 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.

The Internship 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 intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.

Multiple Locations Possible: Palo Alto, CA; Austin, TX

- Design SOC package, PCB and system with optimized power integrity and signal integrity
- Work with cross functional team and vendors on high-speed interconnect design, including advanced packaging, connector, socket, cable, etc.
- Work with silicon, package and PCB physical design team on high-speed interfaces and power integrity layout optimization
- Work with power supply design engineers and vendors to bring up power delivery network and characterize the electrical performance
- Develop and execute test plans to validate system level and component level signal and power integrity, including interconnect channel measurement, SerDes validation/equalization optimization, DDR shmoo validation, noise droop measurement, etc.

- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field within a graduation date of May 2027 - December 2027
- Solid understanding of system and package level SI and PI, electromagnetic theory
- Prior design and SI/PI modeling experience with high-speed serial interfaces, memory interfaces, and power integrity analysis
- Familiar with lab equipment, such as oscilloscope, VNA, BERT scope, etc.
- Experience with lab correlation and validation of simulation results
- Familiar with power supply circuit design and validation is a plus
- Strong hands-on skills in data analysis, debugging and lab measurement
- Scripting in MATLAB or Python is a plus
- SerDes/DDR IO circuit design and validation is a plus

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

- Medical plans > 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 (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), 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 - $65.00 + 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.