About the role#
The Factory Software team builds infrastructure solutions to improve manufacturing processes. You will work on software that supports production, using a stack built on Kubernetes, Kafka, React, and Go. This role involves direct collaboration with controls engineers and operators to build automation systems that are both adaptive and fault-tolerant.
What you'll do#
- Interface with controls engineers and operators to build effective automation systems.
- Define and implement automation process flows.
- Respond to manufacturing process change requests.
- Build tools, test-automation, and documentation.
- Inspect and analyze network protocols used in automation systems.
- Implement, deploy, and maintain backend automation applications.
- Define architectures for distributed and adaptive automation systems.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Computer Science, Information Technology, or related degree program.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and December 2028.
- Proficiency in Go, Python, TCP/IP, and network programming.
- Experience with Kubernetes, UNIX administration, and front-end browser development.
- Knowledge of distributed computing, data storage systems, queues, and stream processing.
- Ability to write solid, testable, and maintainable code.
- Experience working in collaborative team environments.
Location & details#
- Location: Fremont, California.
- Modality: On-site, 40 hours per week.
- Terms available: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $40.00 - $56.00 per hour plus benefits.
- This is a full-time internship requiring a minimum 12-week commitment.
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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