Internship, Software Engineer, IT Apps (Winter/Spring 2027)
teslaFremont (CA)
$40.00 - $56.00
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Posted 7 days ago
teslaFremont (CA)
SENIORITY
Intern
SALARY
$40.00 - $56.00
About the role
Software Developer InternThe Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them ownership over projects that are critical to their team's success. Prototypes are easy, manufacturing is hard. Manufacturing software is one of the most critical and innovative areas to work in at Tesla. We continuously rethink and improve how manufacturing processes are performed in a pragmatic & efficient way. The Factory Software team is responsible for building infrastructure solutions that allow the company to redefine manufacturing and production. Our stack is built on top of Kubernetes, Kafka, React, Go, and other related platforms. We're looking for an experienced Software Developer Intern to join our fast-paced and collaborative environment. An ideal candidate is technically curious and excited about making an impact to one of Tesla's core businesses.
Responsibilities:
- Interface with controls engineers and operators to build the most effective automation systems and solutions. This includes getting immersed in defining and implementing automation system processes flows
- Respond to and handle manufacturing process change requests promptly
- Build tools, test-automation, and documentation
- Inspect and analyze various network protocols deployed in automation systems
- Implement, deploy, maintain, and quickly adjust automation backend applications
- Define an architecture for fault-tolerant, distributed, and adaptive automation applications
Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field with a graduation date between December 2027 - December 2028 Able to relocate and work onsite in Fremont, CAProficiency in Go, TCP/IP, Networking Programming, and related technologies
- Knowledge of distributed computing and data storage systems
- Demonstrated experience with building solid, testable, and maintainable clean code
- Proficiency working in a high-impact, responsive, and collaborative team environment - Smart but humble, with a bias for action
- Experience with front-end browser app development
- Golang, Python, Kubernetes, and general UNIX admin proficiency
- Understanding of queues and stream processing
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 $40.00 - $56.00 + 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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