Internship, Network Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering (Summer 2025)

Electric vehicle and clean energy company pioneering sustainable transportation and energy solutions.
$67,496 - $94,494
Backend
Software Engineering Intern
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
Automotive

Description For Internship, Network Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering (Summer 2025)

Tesla is offering an exciting Network Engineering internship opportunity for Summer 2025 within their Infrastructure Engineering team. This position, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, provides an exceptional chance to work with one of the world's leading automotive and sustainable energy companies.

As an intern, you'll be immersed in Tesla's dynamic environment, working alongside experienced Staff Network Engineers on critical infrastructure projects. The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from maintaining network solutions across manufacturing, workplace, retail, and data center environments to participating in design initiatives and serving as a Tier 2-3 escalation point.

The position offers comprehensive hands-on experience in enterprise networking, including work with protocols like TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and various network architectures. You'll be involved in real-world projects, from requirements gathering to implementation and maintenance of networking services. This is an excellent opportunity for students pursuing degrees in Computer Science or Information Technology who want to gain practical experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Tesla's internship program is designed to provide meaningful work experience, with interns taking ownership of projects critical to their team's success. The company offers an impressive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) options, and various other perks. The compensation is competitive, ranging from $32.45 to $45.43 per hour, plus benefits.

This internship requires a minimum commitment of 12 weeks full-time, on-site presence, and is perfect for students graduating between 2025-2026. You'll be part of a team that ensures the robust networking infrastructure supporting Tesla's global operations, from manufacturing facilities to retail locations. The experience gained here will be invaluable for your future career in network engineering and infrastructure management.

Working at Tesla means being at the forefront of sustainable technology and innovation. You'll contribute to the company's mission while developing your technical skills in a supportive, challenging environment. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge technology and the opportunity to work with multi-vendor switching technologies and modern network security solutions.

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Responsibilities For Internship, Network Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering (Summer 2025)

  • Work closely with Staff Network Engineers on design and initiatives
  • Maintain current network solution within manufacturing, workplace, retail, and data center environment
  • Function as a Tier 2-3 escalation point
  • Requirements gathering, analyze, and propose solution to networking needs
  • Provision, implement, test/validation, and maintain networking services per solution design
  • Conduct product POC evaluation
  • Monitor, analyze, and report metrics of network services
  • Document network knowledge base and operational Run-Book
  • Participate in on call rotation (potential weekend)

Requirements For Internship, Network Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering (Summer 2025)

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  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field of study and graduating between 2025-2026
  • Experience with mid-large global enterprise networking infrastructure
  • Familiarity in IP networking, L2/L3 network protocols, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, QOS, VLAN, VRRP, LACP, MC-LAG, EVPN with VXLAN, ACL
  • Must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site
  • Minimum commitment of 12 weeks, full-time

Benefits For Internship, Network Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering (Summer 2025)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
Commuter Benefits
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution option
  • Company Paid HSA Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick time and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

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