About the role#
This internship focuses on the Fleetnet platform, which connects Tesla products to their owners and developers. You will join a team responsible for the backend services and user interfaces that power vehicle connectivity, authentication, and device-integrated applications. You will work across the full stack to deliver features for millions of users.
What you'll do#
- Design and build scalable, high-availability mission-critical systems and APIs.
- Migrate existing systems to improve performance and maintainability.
- Build device-side software to manage connectivity, security, commands, and telemetry.
- Solve technical challenges using distributed, asynchronous messaging.
- Work with product, SRE, and infrastructure teams to deliver features.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field, with a graduation date between 2027 and 2028.
- Experience in web development building highly reliable, mission-critical software.
- Proficiency in both frontend and backend development.
- Experience with Rails, React, Ruby, or Webpack.
- Preferred: Experience with Go and Kubernetes.
- Preferred: Knowledge of information security, API design principles, and gathering requirements from multiple stakeholders.
Location & details#
- Location: Palo Alto, California.
- Term: Winter 2027 through Spring 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time (40 hours per week).
- Duration: Minimum of 12 weeks.
- Compensation: $40.00 to $56.00 per hour plus benefits.
About Tesla
Tesla produces electric vehicles, battery storage systems, and solar energy products. Founded in 2003, the company operates six vertically integrated factories across three continents. It is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and employs over 10,000 people. The organization designs, manufactures, sells, and services its products internally.
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