Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Software Engineer Intern - People Products

Full-Stack EngineeringUpdated on Nov 12

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

About the Job

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Available for a 12+ week period over the spring and able to work onsite full-time.
Experience with a backend language; experience with Python or Go is preferred.
Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and a frontend framework such as React, Vue, or Svelte.
A strong grasp of fundamental computer science concepts and the ability to solve complex technical problems.
Experience using common design patterns and maintaining high standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance.

Responsibilities

Turn ambiguous problems into shipped software by scoping, designing, building, and delivering solutions with the people who will use them.
Own web experiences end-to-end, including architecture, code, delivery, and ongoing maintenance of production systems.
Set technical direction for the assigned surface area by talking to users, prioritizing based on impact and feasibility, and deciding what ships.
Improve performance, stability, and maintainability so systems hold up under real load.
Monitor launched work and iterate rapidly; continue improving beyond the first version.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Python or Go.
Experience creating, maintaining, and shipping web applications.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	PALO ALTO, California
Requisition ID	284003
Type	Intern/Apprentice

Job Description

This position is expected to begin around January 2027 and continue through April/May. Internships at Tesla are full-time, onsite roles that last a minimum of 12 weeks. Longer internships are encouraged.International Students: If your work authorization is via CPT, consult your school regarding your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week onsite. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. About the role:We’re hiring a driven Software Engineering Intern to contribute end-to-end to full-stack applications for the Recruiting organization. You’ll work directly with your users to decide what matters most and what gets built, see how it works in production, then iterate again. The ideal candidate has the curiosity to dig into ambiguous, high-impact problems and the talent to turn practical solutions into production software. You’ll treat applications like products: designing the solution, writing reliable code, measuring impact and adoption, then shipping updates that gain even more traction with your users.

Job Responsibilities

Turn ambiguous problems into shipped software - scope, design, build, and deliver with the people who will use it
Own web experiences end-to-end: architecture, code, delivery, and ongoing maintenance of what you put in production
Set technical direction for your surface area - talk to users, prioritize ruthlessly on impact and feasibility, and decide what ships
Raise the bar on performance, stability, and maintainability so systems hold up under real load
Monitor what you launch and iterate rapidly; the first version is never the final version

Job Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
Available for a 12+ week period over the spring and able to work onsite full-time
Experience with a backend language; experience with Python or Go is preferred
Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and a frontend framework such as React/Vue/Svelte
Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts, good at solving complex technical problems
Experience using common design patterns; high standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance
Experience creating, maintaining, and shipping web applications is preferred

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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