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Internship, Product Security Engineer, Vehicle Software (Fall 2026)

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Internship

Posted

4/28/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate Internship
Approval 99.3%·Filings 1,102·New hires 320·
💎 Strong Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

Tesla is seeking a motivated intern with a strong interest in security to work on products and R&D projects. The role involves analyzing system services, networks, and applications from a security perspective, discovering security issues, and participating in security audits and vulnerability testing.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field with a graduation date between December 2026 - December 2027
  • Strong investigative and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Experience with one or more of the following: CTF, secure architecture design, writing secure source code
  • Deep 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 development
  • Proficiency in software development, auditing code and features
  • Automotive & hardware experience a plus but not required

Responsibilities

  • Help ensure Tesla's products are implemented to a high security standard
  • Work with teams to implement, identify and advance security at Tesla
  • Conduct vulnerability tests and risk assessments in source code and on Linux devices
  • Work with Tesla teams and external suppliers to drive remediation
  • Help to design a secure connected vehicle architecture
  • Audit embedded code to identify security vulnerabilities
  • Conduct risk assessments to prioritize threats and compare mitigation strategies
  • Assist design teams in developing secure automotive systems

Benefits

  • Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.

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