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Internship, Engineering Automation Software Engineer, Vehicle Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

L1

teslaPalo Alto, CA9 days ago

$20.00 - $50.00

Occupations

Software DevelopersComputer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsWeb Developers

Industries

Custom Computer Programming ServicesComputer Systems Design ServicesSoftware Publishers
Internship Program at TeslaThe 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 provide 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: Fremont, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Other locations around the San Francisco Bay Area
About the team: Tesla's Vehicle Engineering department is composed of thousands of the world's best vehicle, battery, and manufacturing engineers. These engineers are responsible for the mechanical and industrial design of all major programs, for example, batteries, Optimus, Robotaxi, and all new factories. Design Technology, which is part of Vehicle Engineering, is responsible for making the tools these engineers use every bit as intelligent and dynamic as the products themselves. As a software engineer on the Design Technology team, you will develop software applications that automate or streamline parts of the design process.
Responsibilities:
  • Deliver web applications that are useful to diverse groups, e.g. professional design engineers and program managers
  • Write reusable components with clean, modular patterns
  • Work closely with other software engineers to integrate with backend systems and solve networking problems
  • Work cross functionally with mechanical and design engineers to support evolving research projects and implement new features
  • Maintain and improve existing applications to better support the Vehicle Engineering team
  • Design database and manage DB migrations. Integrate the data with frontend applications written in Next.jsRequirementsCurrently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience
  • Hands-on knowledge of React / Next.js / TypeScript and/or building backend systems and APIs with Python or Go desired – hands-on full stack web development experience preferred
  • Experience with ORMs such as Drizzle and context management libraries such as Redux is preferred
  • Proven experience in database management with specific proficiency in PostgreSQL, including the ability to write complex SQL statements
  • Familiarity with database concepts such as views and SQL functions
  • Proficiency with software engineering best practices including writing production quality code, agile development, API design, version control, CI/CD (docker, kubernetes, jenkins), and familiarity with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Experience building data-intensive applications
  • Ability to debug live software systems
  • Ability to demonstrate object-oriented, test-driven, and responsibility-driven design
  • Strong knowledge of at least one programming language related to our stack: TypeScript, Go, Java, C++, C#, Python, BashStrong knowledge of distributed systems architecture and event streaming platforms
  • Strong understanding of REST and/or gRPC based APIs and microservice architecture
  • Strong understanding with one or more database technologies
  • Familiarity with code reviews in the context of a team and providing constructive feedback to others
  • Familiarity with diagnosing problems and incidents in multi-layered enterprise application
  • Familiarity with containerization and deployment configuration with Docker and Kubernetes is preferred
  • Familiarity with CAD tools like Catia/3DX and Solidworks is preferred
Compensation & 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 HSAHealthcare 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 - $50.00 + 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.
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Level

InternL1

Salary

$20.00 - $50.00

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Occupation

Software Developers

Industry

Custom Computer Programming Services

Posted

9 days ago

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