About the role#
We are looking for a Software Engineer intern to join the Finance Automation and Analytics team. You will build and maintain software that automates business processes across our finance operations. This role involves taking ownership of automation development, from gathering requirements with finance experts to shipping production solutions that interact with internal systems, APIs, and documents.
What you'll do#
- Develop automations in C# to process transactions and replace manual finance workflows.
- Integrate workflows with internal and external services using RESTful APIs.
- Build OCR processes to extract and validate data from images, PDFs, and scanned forms.
- Create web automation workflows with Selenium to navigate external websites, download documents, and submit forms.
- Partner with finance domain experts to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Debug and improve existing automations to ensure reliability as systems and processes change.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Proficiency in C# or a similar object-oriented language like Java or Python, with a willingness to work primarily in C#.
- Experience developing or consuming RESTful APIs.
- Experience with web automation tools such as Selenium.
- Experience working with SQL and relational databases.
- Interest in document processing, OCR, or unstructured data extraction.
- Ability to work independently in an unstructured environment and manage ambiguity.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
Location & details#
- This internship is located on-site in Palo Alto, California.
- The position is full-time, requiring 40 hours per week.
- We are seeking students available for the Winter 2027 or Summer 2027 terms.
- This is a paid internship.
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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