Backend Software Engineer, Diagnostics Internship (Jan 2026)

Join Tesla as a Backend Software Engineer Intern to develop and maintain diagnostic platforms that enhance vehicle service and privacy.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Build and maintain highly available mission-critical applications and dashboards with appealing visual designs
• Contribute to the full software lifecycle including design, backend development, documentation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Improve diagnostic simplicity, meet regulatory compliance, and build proactive diagnostic systems
• Maintain and enhance Tesla’s web-based diagnostics platform
• Debug production issues, perform root cause analysis, and apply timely fixes
• Participate in architectural improvements to support a growing user base
• Enhance application security, reliability, scalability, and performance of Tesla’s diagnostic platform
• Collaborate across teams including Automation, Onboarding, Privacy, and Toolbox located in Palo Alto, CA and Austin, TX

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with graduation between May 2026 and December 2027
• Demonstrated ability with SQL and understanding of complex relational database schemas
• Experience with backend languages, libraries, and frameworks such as Python, Golang, Django, Flask
• Previous experience building and working with REST APIs
• Attention to detail and ability to work across the stack in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Passion for sustainable energy
• Availability to work full-time on-site for a minimum of 12 weeks starting January 2026
• International students must verify CPT work authorization for 40 hours per week on-site

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $36.09 - $56.13 plus benefits
• Medical plans including Aetna PPO and HSA options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with orthodontic coverage and $0 payroll contribution options
• Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible plans
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and vacation time, paid holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Commuter benefits and employee discounts

How to Apply

Applicants should be actively enrolled in an academic program and able to commit to full-time, on-site work for at least 12 weeks starting January 2026. International students must confirm CPT eligibility for full-time work. Recent graduates not returning to school should apply for full-time roles instead of internships.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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