Internship, Software Engineer, Data Platforms (Summer 2025)

Tesla's Data Platforms team is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2025 to join their dynamic data engineering environment. The role is deeply embedded in Tesla's product and engineering culture, where data plays a crucial role in improving autopilot, optimizing hardware designs, and proactively detecting faults. The team operates a sophisticated big data platform built on open-source technologies like Spark, Trino, and Kafka, processing massive amounts of IoT data.

As an intern, you'll work with a small but fast-growing team that's essential to Tesla's data infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to build and maintain systems that handle trillion+ daily events, directly impacting hundreds of Tesla engineers and improving the functionality of Tesla's cars, chargers, and batteries worldwide. The position offers hands-on experience with industry-leading distributed systems and the chance to contribute to Tesla's data-driven culture.

The internship requires a minimum 12-week, full-time commitment and is based in Palo Alto, CA. You'll receive competitive compensation ($36.06 - $50.48/hour) plus comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), and various other perks. This role is perfect for students pursuing Computer Science degrees who are passionate about big data, distributed systems, and Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.

The ideal candidate should have strong programming fundamentals, particularly in Java or Python, and experience with cloud infrastructure. Knowledge of distributed systems like Kafka or Spark is highly valued. You'll be part of a team that values clean code, scalability, and innovation, making this an excellent opportunity for aspiring data engineers to gain real-world experience at a leading technology company.