Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Software Engineer Intern - SI Hardware Infrastructure

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Internship · Spring 2027Palo Alto, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, with a graduation date between May 2027 and May 2028.
Demonstrate strong proficiency in Python and adaptability to learn new languages and frameworks.
Have extensive familiarity with Linux administration and internals.
Have experience or a strong interest in automation, observability, and infrastructure development and deployment.
Be able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to debug and optimize complex systems.

Responsibilities

Develop Python libraries to automate, monitor, measure, and troubleshoot workflows on SI hardware infrastructure.
Spend approximately 50% of the time building automation and infrastructure, primarily in Python and other languages, and the remaining time debugging, experimenting, resolving infrastructure challenges, and addressing performance bottlenecks.
Create and maintain tools for infrastructure, automation, observability, and reporting to ensure system reliability and performance.
Collaborate with SI hardware design and High-Performance Computing teams to identify, debug, and resolve performance bottlenecks and cluster issues.
Support internal users by triaging errors, root-causing issues, and providing effective, maintainable solutions.
Proactively address potential infrastructure challenges to minimize user impact and enhance the scalability and efficiency of SI hardware workloads.

Category	Tesla SI
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	285076
Type	Intern/Apprentice

Job Description

Consider before submitting an application:     This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through Spring term (ending approximately May 2027) or continuing into Summer 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships. As a member of the AIHW Infra team, you will play a critical role in supporting Tesla's SI hardware initiatives by developing automation, infrastructure, and services. Join a dynamic team of engineers dedicated to accelerating workloads through collaboration with SI HW design teams and High-Performance Computing (HPC) groups. Your primary focus will be building robust infrastructure solutions, while also assisting in debugging performance bottlenecks and root-causing cluster issues as needed. The ideal candidate is a proactive engineer with a passion for creating scalable, efficient systems.

Job Responsibilities

Developing Python libraries to automate, monitor, measure, and troubleshoot workflows on SI hardware infrastructure

Spending approximately 50% of time building automation and infrastructure, primarily in Python and other languages, with the remaining time focused on debugging, experimentation, and resolving infrastructure challenges and performance bottlenecks

Creating and maintaining tools for infrastructure, automation, observability, and reporting to ensure system reliability and performance

Collaborating with SI HW design and HPC teams to identify, debug, and resolve performance bottlenecks and cluster issues

Supporting internal users by triaging errors, root-causing issues, and providing effective, maintainable solutions

Proactively addressing potential infrastructure challenges to minimize user impact and enhance scalability and efficiency of SI hardware workloads

Job Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or related fields with a graduation date between May 2027- May 2028

Strong proficiency in Python and adaptability to learn new languages and frameworks

Extensive familiarity with Linux administration and internals

Experience or strong interest in automation, observability, and infrastructure development and deployment

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to debug and optimize complex systems

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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