Internship, Fullstack Engineer, Applications Engineering (Fall 2025)

What to Expect

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This position is expected to start around September 2025 and continue through the Fall term (approximately December 2025) or into Spring 2025 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time 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.

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About the Team

Tesla is seeking passionate software engineering students who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to apply CS concepts to real world projects. Our Software Engineering teams are responsible for many of Tesla’s innovations.

What You’ll Do

Your application will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:

Applications Engineering

• We are currently looking for an intern to help architect, build, manage and operate the Infrastructure & applications for Tesla’s Engineering teams including Connected Systems, Firmware and Autopilot. In this role, you will plan, design, implement as well as manage ongoing Infrastructure components that powers the development of Tesla’s Vehicles and technologies

Business Ops & Infrastructure

• The Infrastructure Engineering team designs and implements a diverse set of services and tools that power our internal software and processes. The projects you support will have a significant impact on the business and will allow us to grow at exceptional speeds. A strong candidate will either be an excellent software generalist, or experience in fullstack

Service Software Engineering

• The Service Engineering team develops tools, processes, and informational content that multiplies the efforts of the field support team. They bridge the gap between what happens with our products in the field and how they’re designed in engineering. Interns on this team will work on areas ranging from software tools for diagnostics to product support

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field with a graduation date between 2025-2026
• Proficiency in one or more of the following developer skills: Python, Go, Java, C/C++ or other common industry languages
• Experience with building and/or maintaining infrastructure and services
• Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts and ability to write well-organized code.
• Eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering teams while able to work independently; detail-oriented and execution focused
• Genuine curiosity and willingness to understand how our products are designed, built and how they operate
• Nice to haves: React, JS, Angular, CSS MySQL, MS SQL, Oracle

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• 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)
• 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

Expected Compensation

$40.10 - $56.13 + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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