Internship, Red Team Security Engineer, Vehicle Software (Winter/Spring 2027)

This position is expected to start January or February 2027 and continue through winter/spring term (ending approximately April 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. International students: if your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying.

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 of 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/UNIX servers, 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
• Developing/implementing 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 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

• Medical plans with plan options including $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with an option for $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 including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Pay

Expected compensation: $48.00 - $53.00/hour + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• On-site
• Minimum 12 weeks, starting January or February 2027