Internship, Fullstack Software Engineer, Fleetnet (Fall 2026)

Role Summary

• •Internship role focused on designing and building scalable, high-availability systems and APIs for Tesla's connected vehicle platform.
• •Work on both frontend and backend development, including device-side software managing security, connectivity, and telemetry.
• •Collaborate closely with product, SRE, and infrastructure teams to deliver features impacting millions of users and devices.
• •Opportunity to migrate existing systems to improve maintainability and performance using distributed, asynchronous messaging.
• •Position requires full-time onsite commitment for a minimum of 12 weeks during Fall 2026, based in Palo Alto, CA.

About the Company

• •Tesla is a leading innovator in electric vehicles, robotics, and energy products, emphasizing connected technology.
• •The company culture values ownership, technical growth, and collaboration within small expert teams.
• •Tesla operates at a large scale, serving millions of customers with cutting-edge backend services and platforms.
• •Known for a fast-paced, mission-driven environment focused on sustainability and advanced technology.
• •Offers comprehensive benefits even for interns, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being and support.

What You Should Know

• •Applicants must be actively enrolled students with graduation dates between 2026 and 2027.
• •Interns will gain experience working on mission-critical software impacting Tesla’s connected fleet ecosystem.
• •The role demands full-time onsite presence and the ability to work 40 hours per week during the internship.
• •Ideal candidates have experience with web development and distributed systems, and a passion for scalable solutions.
• •This internship offers a unique chance to work closely with mentors and managers while owning impactful projects.

Key Required Skills