What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start May 2026 and continue through summer term (ending approximately August 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.

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About The Team
Tesla’s “connected cars” are backed by a large infrastructure of systems that provide critical data to vehicles. The security of these systems is the highest importance. Tesla’s Red Team members carry out attacks and security assessments to aid assurance that security has been properly implemented.

As a Red Team Engineer Intern for Tesla, you will get an opportunity to attack Tesla products and services. Successful candidates will have passion for owning and a desire to make the world a better place. If you enjoy CTFs and finding new vulnerabilities, this position is calling your name. We are targeting Red Team Engineers with experience in attacking a wide range of targets including network infrastructure, Windows/Linux/UNIXservers, web applications and embedded devices.

What You'll Do

Breaking everything you touch and helping us fix it

Conducting penetration tests against Tesla networks and services

Performing security assessments on third-party services and software

Collaborating with Engineers to develop secure services

Auditing source code for security vulnerabilities

Develop/implement automated systems to help spot known security exposures

What You'll Bring

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field of study with a graduation date between 2026-2027

Experience with secure architecture design

Participation in Capture the Flag (CTF) events is ideal

Security experience in one or more of: C, C++, PHP, Go,x86, ARM, CAN, cryptography, reverse engineering, wireless networks

Strong understanding of common web vulnerabilities with SQLi, XSS, CSRF and exploit development

Strong penetration testing experience

Experience auditing code and features

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.

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