About the role#
The Factory Software team builds infrastructure solutions to support manufacturing and production. As an intern, you will work on automation systems, backend applications, and distributed architecture. You will join a team that prioritizes pragmatic and efficient solutions to complex manufacturing challenges.
What you'll do#
- Work with controls engineers and operators to build and improve automation systems.
- Define and implement automation system process flows.
- Handle 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 architecture for fault-tolerant, distributed, and adaptive applications.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Computer Science, Information Technology, or related degree program.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and December 2028.
- Proficiency in Go, Python, TCP/IP, and network programming.
- Experience with Kubernetes, front-end browser app development, and UNIX administration.
- Understanding of distributed computing, data storage systems, queues, and stream processing.
- Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code.
- Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Fremont, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- 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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