Internship, Fullstack Engineer, Build Infrastructure (Winter/Spring 2026)
About this internship
Tesla is hiring a Fullstack Engineer Intern focused on build infrastructure for Winter/Spring 2026, based on-site in Palo Alto, CA. This internship is geared toward students pursuing a Computer Science degree (or related field) with an expected graduation date between 2026–2027. You’ll likely apply a modern programming language and strong Linux skills to support software development workflows. The role lists an hourly pay range of $40–$56.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing a Degree in Computer Science or a related field with a gradation date between 2026 – 2027
- Excellent knowledge of any modern programming language (Golang, C++, Python, Rust, Ruby, etc.)
- Strong Linux knowledge
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience building or maintaining internal developer tooling or build systems through coursework, projects, or prior internships.
- Comfort debugging build or deployment issues in a Linux environment using logs and command-line tools.
- Familiarity contributing to larger codebases, including making incremental changes and validating them before merging.
- Experience writing clear documentation for setup steps, troubleshooting, or developer workflows.
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with engineers to understand requirements and clarify issues.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Prepare a short portfolio (GitHub links or class projects) that shows your Linux proficiency and work in a modern language like Golang, C++, Python, Rust, or Ruby. In your application, explicitly list your expected graduation date (2026–2027) and your preferred Winter/Spring 2026 availability, and apply through Tesla’s internships page.