Tesla · 1 month ago
Internship, Security Engineer, Applications Engineering (Winter/Spring 2026)
Fremont, California
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$27/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 WinterTesla is a leading automotive and energy company focused on innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Security Engineer Intern to assist in protecting the company's intellectual property and trade secrets, as well as supporting various security engineering efforts across the organization.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field of study and graduating between 2026-2027
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
Preferred
Experience with manual analysis of malware, phishing kits, network captures, exploits
Experience in web application security
Experience with penetration testing
Benefits
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 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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