Internship, Red Team Security Engineer, Vehicle Software (Fall 2025)

This position is expected to start around August or September 2025 and continue through the Fall term (ending approximately December 2025) or continuing into Winter/Spring 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
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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field of study with a graduation date between 2025-2026
• Experience with secure architecture design
• Excellent communication skills
• Security experience in one or more of: C, C++, PHP, Go,x86, ARM, CAN, cryptography, reverse engineering, wireless networks, common web vulnerabilities with SQLi, XSS, CSRF and exploit development
• Strong penetration testing experience
• Experience auditing code and features

Compensation and Benefits
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

$38.00 - $53.00 + 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.