Tesla · 1 day ago
Internship, Engineering Automation Software Engineer, Vehicle Engineering (Summer 2026)
PALO ALTO, California
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing and is seeking an Engineering Automation Software Engineer Intern for the Summer of 2026. The intern will develop software applications to automate design processes and collaborate with engineers to deliver web applications that support the Vehicle Engineering team.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
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.js
Qualification
Required
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
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, Bash
Strong 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
Preferred
Experience with ORMs such as Drizzle and context management libraries such as Redux is preferred
Familiarity with containerization and deployment configuration with Docker and Kubernetes is preferred
Familiarity with CAD tools like Catia/3DX and Solidworks is preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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