Internship, Data Engineer, Applications Engineering (Winter/Spring 2026)

What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start around January 2026 and continue through the Winter/Spring term (ending approximately May 2026) or continuing into Summer 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. 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.

About The Team
The Data Engineering team is building a state-of-the- art analytics platform for business and operation intelligence. At Tesla, we have enormous amounts of data and we want to give meaning to it and help business users to make data driven decisions. Our platform will allow users to answer "what", "when" and "how" questions as well as allow them to ask "what if?”. Interns will help design, develop, maintain and support our Enterprise Data Warehouse & BI platform within Tesla. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact to the entire organization by developing data tools and creating a data driven culture.

What You'll Do

Analyze data and extract useful statistics and insights to drive meaningful improvements to production quality and customer experience

Work effectively with engineers and conduct end-to-end analyses, from data requirement gathering, to data processing and modeling

Interpret data and analyze results using statistical techniques to provide ongoing reports

Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets and depict the story via dashboards and reports

Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems to empower operational and exploratory analysis

Drive underlying data systems improvement by working with key cross-functional stakeholders

What You'll Bring

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field of study and graduating between 2026-2027

Able to work on site in Fremont, CA

Proficiency in one or more of the following developer skills: Python, Java, Go, C/C++, Ruby, SQL or other common industry languages

Familiarity with database concepts such as MySQL, MS SQL

Nice to have: AirFlow, Splunk, Kafka, Spark

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

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA

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 time after 90 days of employment 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

Expected Compensation

$32.45 - $45.43/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.

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