Internship, Backend Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

Cagayan State University; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with $0 payroll deducted

Dental and vision with $0 payroll

Company-paid Health Savings Account

401(k) and ESOP

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Paid holidays and flexible time

Job summary

Tesla is seeking an interns in software infrastructure to architect and manage backend services and infrastructure supporting engineering teams like Connected Systems and Autopilot.

You will design, implement, and operate infrastructure powering vehicle development, and create tools for internal software and field operations. The role emphasizes independent work and cross-functional collaboration, with heighted emphasis on CS fundamentals and back-end development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields, graduating 2027–2028.
• Proficiency in backend languages such as Python, Go, Java, or C/C++.
• Experience building or maintaining backend services, APIs, or infrastructure.
• Strong CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, complexity.
• Ability to write clear, well-organized code and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Curiosity about product design, development, and production operations.
• Experience with SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL, Oracle).
• Familiarity with REST/gRPC APIs, messaging queues, or distributed systems.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Exposure to testing, observability, or performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, manage, and operate infrastructure and applications for Tesla’s Engineering teams including Connected Systems, Firmware, and Autopilot.
• Plan, design, implement, and manage infrastructure components powering vehicle development and technologies.
• Support design and implementation of services and tools for internal software and processes.
• Develop tools and content to support field teams, bridging product design and field operations.
• Work on software tools for diagnostics and product support within the Service Engineering team.

Skills

Python

Go

Java

C/C++

SQL

REST/gRPC APIs

Distributed systems

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

AWS

GCP

Azure

Education

Pursuing CS/IT degree (graduating 2027–2028)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Architect, build, manage, and operate infrastructure and applications for Tesla’s Engineering teams including Connected Systems, Firmware, and Autopilot.
• Plan, design, implement, and manage ongoing infrastructure components powering Tesla’s vehicle development and technologies.
• Support design and implementation of services and tools that power internal software and processes, impacting business growth.
• Develop tools, processes, and informational content to support field teams, bridging product design and field operations.
• Work on software tools for diagnostics and product support within the Service Engineering team.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Students currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields, graduating between 2027 and 2028.
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Python, Go, Java, C/C++.
• Experience building or maintaining backend services, APIs, or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and complexity.
• Ability to write clear, well-organized code and work independently while collaborating cross-functionally.
• Curiosity about product design, development, and production operations.
• Experience with SQL databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL, or Oracle.
• Familiarity with REST/gRPC APIs, messaging queues, or distributed systems.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Exposure to testing, observability, or performance tuning.

Compensation & Benefits

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

• Medical plans with options including $0 payroll deduction.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans, including orthodontic coverage, with options for $0 payroll contribution.
• Company-paid Health Savings Account contributions when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
• Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90-day waiting period).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible time for salaried positions.
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft and legal services, and pet insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.

Expected compensation ranges from $40.00 to $58.00 per hour plus benefits. Pay may vary based on location, knowledge, skills, and experience.