What to Expect

Consider before applying: 

This position is expected to start around January and continue through April/May. Internships are in-person for 40 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. 

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part-time depending on their academic standing.

Internship Programs at Tesla

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them ownership over projects that are critical to their team’s success.

Locations: Austin, TX; Bellevue, WA; Fremont, CA; Palo Alto, CA

What You’ll Do

Your application for the Security Engineering Internship will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:

Security Intelligence 

The Security Intelligence team is tasked with protecting Tesla’s intellectual property and trade secrets from insider threats. The Technical Investigators build new tools and detection alerts, provide investigative and digital forensic support, and support Legal in ongoing litigation and eDsicovery collections

Threat Research Team 

With the goal of developing and implementing proactive defensive measures, this group will primarily be identifying and tracking external threats that are targeting Tesla and the broader industry, collecting, and analyzing threat information and attacker tools, and conducting technical deep-dive investigations into notable attacks.

Security Engineering 

The Security Engineering team is responsible for the configuration, management, and deployment of enterprise security systems at Tesla. This includes securing a complex mix of manufacturing, retail, and corporate facilities that provide a variety of physical and technical challenges. To ensure our applications are secure, the team also works closely with development teams across Platform Engineering.

What You’ll Bring
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field of study and graduating between 2024-2026
Proficiency in one or more of the following developer skills: Python, Go, Java, Ruby, C/C++ or other common industry languages
Working knowledge with the following tools and systems: SIEM, SQL, Splunk
Eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering teams while able to work independently; detail-oriented and execution focused
Genuine curiosity and willingness to understand how our products are designed, built and how they operate
Nice to haves include: Experience with manual analysis of malware, phishing kits, network captures, exploits. Experience in web application security. Experience with penetration testing

Fremont, California

Intern/Apprentice