Backend Engineer Intern: Build Scalable Vehicle Tech Infra

Iaas Lc; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Tesla is seeking an intern to architect, build, and operate infrastructure for its Engineering teams. You will plan and design backend components powering vehicle development and related tech, and support internal software and processes.

The role emphasizes independent work, cross-functional collaboration, and curiosity about production operations. The internship offers exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud platforms like AWS/GCP/Azure, with competitive hourly compensation and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a CS/IT degree with expected graduation in 2027–2028.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures and algorithms.
• Experience building or maintaining backend services and APIs.
• Familiarity with databases and REST/gRPC, messaging, and distributed systems.
• Ability to write clear, organized code and work independently with teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, manage, and operate infrastructure for Tesla Engineering teams.
• Plan, design, implement, and manage infrastructure powering vehicle development tech.
• Support services and tools that power internal software and processes.
• Develop tools and content to assist field teams across product design and ops.
• Work on diagnostics and product support tooling within Service Engineering.

Skills

Python

Go

Java

C/C++

Backend services

APIs

Data structures

Algorithms

REST APIs

SQL databases

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Tesla is seeking an intern to architect, build, and operate infrastructure for its Engineering teams. You will plan and design backend components powering vehicle development and related tech, and support internal software and processes.

The role emphasizes independent work, cross-functional collaboration, and curiosity about production operations. The internship offers exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud platforms like AWS/GCP/Azure, with competitive hourly compensation and