Backend Engineering Internship Vehicle Software
What to Expect
Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around May/June and continue through August/September. Internships are in-person for 40 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Please consider before submitting an application.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part-time depending on their academic standing.
Internship Programs at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by given them projects that are critical to their team’s success.
About the Team
As a Backend Engineering Intern, you will take part in the design and development of current and next generation Vehicle Software platforms. In this role, you’ll be developing highly complex applications with a goal of streamlining business operations while improving overall user experience. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong desire to increase efficiencies and make an impact while contributing to a cross-functional team. Your ability to creatively collaborate and execute team goals will affect scalability and directly contribute to the company mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
What You’ll Do
- Take ownership of the architecture, design, development, deployment and operations of the backend Vehicle Software stack.
- Collaborate with colleagues in design and code reviews.
- Develop means for deploying, scaling, and monitoring software systems.
- Characterize complex problems related to the scalability, reliability, performance, and security of the software.
- Own projects and always seeks ways to improve efficiency and operations.
What You’ll Bring
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or a related field.
- Strong working knowledge of Python, Go, C++ or Java. React also preferred but not required.
- Experience working in distributed systems, databases and cloud.
- Ability to take a complex challenge and deliver quality simple solutions.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with teams globally.
- Self-driven with an analytical, first principles mindset, and a bias for action.
Compensation and Benefits
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick time after 90 days of employment and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program