Internship, Frontend Engineer, Applications Engineering; Fall

What To Expect

Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start around August 2026 and continue through the Fall term (ending approximately December 2026 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.
International Students:
If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

Tesla is seeking passionate software engineering students who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to apply CS concepts to real world projects. Our Software Engineering teams are responsible for many of Tesla’s innovations.

Locations:
Austin, TX;
Bellevue, WA;
Fremont, CA

• Applications Engineering:
  Help architect, build, manage, and operate the infrastructure and applications for Tesla’s Engineering teams. In this role, plan, design, implement, and manage ongoing infrastructure components that power the development of Tesla’s vehicles and technologies.
• Business Ops & Infrastructure:
  Support the Infrastructure Engineering team in designing and implementing a diverse set of services and tools that power internal software and processes. Projects will have a significant impact on the business and will allow us to grow at exceptional speeds.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between 2026 and 2027.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following developer skills:
  React Native, React, JavaScript, CSS (SASS/SCSS), and HTML.
• Development of mobile applications is a plus.
• Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts and ability to write well-organized code.
• Eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering teams while able to work independently; detail-oriented and execution-focused.
• Genuine curiosity and willingness to understand how our products are designed, built and operate.
• Eye for detail, even under pressure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and go above and beyond to meet deadlines.

• Medical plans – plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution.
• Company-paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the high-deductible medical plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and dependent care FSA.
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 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 (flex time for salary positions), and paid holidays.
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.

$36.09 - $58.89 per hour + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.