Internship, Product Security Engineer, Vehicle Software (Fall 2026)
$38 - $53 per hourInternship
Tesla
What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) 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
We are looking for a highly motivated student with a strong interest in security to work on Tesla products and future R&D projects. Other car companies have talked for years about a future of "connected cars." At Tesla, we make it happen. We regularly send over-the-air software updates to our fleet, seamlessly delivering new features and improvements to our customers. Our mobile applications allow customers to interact with their cars via real-time, low-latency two-way communication. We also build tools for our internal sales, delivery, and service teams. Today we remotely identify potential vehicle issues before a customer does—and often fix problems remotely too. To this end information and product security is of the utmost importance. As an intern on the team, you will be expected to analyze system services, operating systems, networks and applications from a security perspective. You will be involved in discovering security issues and recommending patches. You will participate in security audits, risk analysis, vulnerability testing and security reviews. What You'll Do Help ensure Tesla's products are implemented to a high security standardWork with teams to implement, identify and advance security at TeslaConduct vulnerability tests and risk assessments in source code and on Linux devicesWork with Tesla teams and external suppliers to drive remediationHelp to design a secure connected vehicle architectureAudit embedded code to identify security vulnerabilitiesWork with vendors, partners, and other Tesla teams to drive remediationConduct risk assessments to prioritize threats and compare mitigation strategiesAssist design teams in developing secure automotive systemsThis is not a Red Team role and you will not do pentesting What You'll Bring Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field of study with a graduation date between December 2026 - December 2027Strong investigative and analytical problem-solving skillsExperience with one or more of the following is required: CTF, secure architecture design, writing secure source codeDeep understanding of fuzzing, static analysis, sandboxing, and defending against common vulnerabilities Technical experience with one or more of the following: Go, Rust, C, C++, x86, ARM, CAN, cryptography, exploit developmentProficiency in software development, auditing code and featuresAutomotive & hardware experience a plus but not required Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Medical plans > 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), 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 $38.00 - $53.00/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. , Tesla
Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) 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
We are looking for a highly motivated student with a strong interest in security to work on Tesla products and future R&D projects. Other car companies have talked for years about a future of "connected cars." At Tesla, we make it happen. We regularly send over-the-air software updates to our fleet, seamlessly delivering new features and improvements to our customers. Our mobile applications allow customers to interact with their cars via real-time, low-latency two-way communication. We also build tools for our internal sales, delivery, and service teams. Today we remotely identify potential vehicle issues before a customer does—and often fix problems remotely too. To this end information and product security is of the utmost importance. As an intern on the team, you will be expected to analyze system services, operating systems, networks and applications from a security perspective. You will be involved in discovering security issues and recommending patches. You will participate in security audits, risk analysis, vulnerability testing and security reviews. What You'll Do Help ensure Tesla's products are implemented to a high security standardWork with teams to implement, identify and advance security at TeslaConduct vulnerability tests and risk assessments in source code and on Linux devicesWork with Tesla teams and external suppliers to drive remediationHelp to design a secure connected vehicle architectureAudit embedded code to identify security vulnerabilitiesWork with vendors, partners, and other Tesla teams to drive remediationConduct risk assessments to prioritize threats and compare mitigation strategiesAssist design teams in developing secure automotive systemsThis is not a Red Team role and you will not do pentesting What You'll Bring Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field of study with a graduation date between December 2026 - December 2027Strong investigative and analytical problem-solving skillsExperience with one or more of the following is required: CTF, secure architecture design, writing secure source codeDeep understanding of fuzzing, static analysis, sandboxing, and defending against common vulnerabilities Technical experience with one or more of the following: Go, Rust, C, C++, x86, ARM, CAN, cryptography, exploit developmentProficiency in software development, auditing code and featuresAutomotive & hardware experience a plus but not required Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Medical plans > 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), 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 $38.00 - $53.00/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. , Tesla
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