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

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Internship

Posted

8/19/2026

Compensation

$48 - $53 an hour

Undergraduate Internship
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Red Team Engineer Intern at Tesla will focus on attacking Tesla products and services to ensure their security. This role is part of a team dedicated to protecting the infrastructure that supports Tesla's connected cars. Candidates should have a passion for security and a desire to improve systems. The internship is designed for students currently enrolled in an academic program, with a start date in early 2027.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field 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 including SQLi, XSS, CSRF and exploit development.
  • Strong penetration testing experience.
  • Experience auditing code and features.

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 and implementing automated systems to help spot known security exposures.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Tesla Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

644

FY2026

Approval rate

92.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,444

FY2026

Entry-level share

2.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-60%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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