About the role#
We are looking for a Software Engineer Intern to join our Information Security team. You will work on processing large amounts of data and building secure, scalable pipelines. This role involves working closely with a manager and mentor to own projects that support our team goals.
What you'll do#
- Architect and maintain secure ETL pipelines to process high-volume data.
- Use Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, or similar frameworks for data ingestion, transformation, and storage.
- Build failure recovery mechanisms and alerting to ensure pipeline reliability.
- Optimize Spark jobs to improve latency and throughput.
- Design and develop secure REST APIs using Python or Java frameworks.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines for ETL workflows and API deployments in a DevOps environment.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Computer Science or related degree program with a graduation date between 2027 and 2028.
- Proficiency in at least two programming languages, specifically Python and Java.
- Expertise in architecting data pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with Apache Spark, Airflow, and Apache Iceberg or Delta Lake.
- Mastery of REST API development using tools like Spring Boot or FastAPI.
- Experience with DevOps and CI/CD methodologies.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position based in Bellevue, Washington.
- The internship runs during the Winter and Spring 2027 terms.
- You must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 12 weeks.
- 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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