Internship, Fullstack Software Engineer, Fleetnet (Winter/Spring 2026)
About this internship
Tesla is hiring a Fullstack Software Engineer intern for Fleetnet for Winter/Spring 2026 in Palo Alto, CA, with on-site work. You’ll support web development for highly reliable, mission-critical software, contributing across both frontend and backend with frequent production releases. This role is intended for students pursuing Computer Science (or a related field) with a graduation date between 2026 and 2027, and pays $40-$56/hr.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field with a gradation date between 2026 – 2027
- Experience in web development building highly reliable, mission-critical software
- Proficiency in frontend and backend development, with frequent production releases
Nice to have
- Comfort collaborating across frontend and backend workstreams to deliver end-to-end features.
- Strong attention to reliability, testing, and edge cases when building mission-critical web software.
- Experience working in release-focused environments and adapting quickly to frequent production deployments.
- Clear written and verbal communication for documenting changes and coordinating with teammates.
- Ability to troubleshoot production issues methodically and propose pragmatic fixes.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before you apply, prepare 1–2 examples that show both frontend and backend contributions and explain how you improved reliability (e.g., testing, monitoring, or safer release practices). In your application, explicitly note your expected graduation date (2026–2027) and your availability for on-site work in Palo Alto.