Software Engineering Intern – Application Development

Job Description

Internship, Frontend Engineer, Applications Engineering (Fall 2026) | Tesla

The Tone:
This is an Internship at Tesla, located in Austin, TX; Bellevue, WA; or Fremont, CA. Tesla is a global company focused on accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy, primarily through electric vehicles and energy solutions. Their Software Engineering teams are at the forefront of this mission, responsible for many of Tesla’s innovations. This internship is designed for students eager to apply their computer science knowledge to real-world challenges, contributing directly to the infrastructure and applications that drive the development of Tesla’s groundbreaking vehicles and technologies.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Austin, TX; Bellevue, WA; Fremont, CA
• Pay: $36–$59 hourly
• Team: Software Engineering teams (Applications Engineering or Business Ops & Infrastructure)
• Mission: Plan, design, implement, manage, and operate infrastructure and applications that power the development of Tesla’s vehicles and technologies.
• Tech Stack: React Native, React, Javascript, CSS (SASS/SCSS), HTML

What You’ll Actually Do
• Architect: Architect and build foundational infrastructure and applications specifically for Tesla’s Engineering teams.
• Plan: Plan, design, and implement critical infrastructure components that directly power the development of Tesla’s Vehicles and associated technologies.
• Develop: Design and implement a diverse set of internal services and tools that streamline software and operational processes.
• Support: Support significant projects that enhance business operations and contribute to the company’s exceptional growth.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing an academic degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field of study. Candidates should have a projected graduation date between 2026 and 2027, indicating active enrollment in an academic program.
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in frontend development skills, including practical application of React Native, React, Javascript, CSS (SASS/SCSS), and HTML. This role requires an excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts.
• Skills:
• Ability to write well-organized and maintainable code.
• Eagerness to collaborate effectively with other engineering teams while also working independently.
• Strong detail-orientation, focusing on thorough execution.
• Genuine curiosity to understand how products are designed, built, and operated.
• Bonus: Development of mobile applications.