Tesla · 13 hours ago
Internship, Software Engineer, Factory Software (Summer 2026)
Fremont, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$40/hr - $56/hr
Start in 2026 SummerTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join their Factory Software team. This role involves building automation systems and solutions, responding to manufacturing process change requests, and developing tools and documentation to improve manufacturing processes.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
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
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field with a graduation date between 2026 - 2027
Able to relocate and work onsite in Fremont, CA
Proficiency 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
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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