Internship, Red Team Security Engineer, Vehicle Software (Summer 2026)

This internship is based in Palo Alto, California and is expected to start in May 2026, continuing through the summer term.

Compensation:

$38.00 - $53.00/hour + benefits

Responsibilities:

• Conduct penetration tests against Tesla networks and services
• Perform security assessments on third-party services and software
• Collaborate with engineers to develop secure services
• Audit source code for security vulnerabilities
• Develop and implement automated systems to spot known security exposures

Requirements:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field with graduation between 2026-2027
• Experience with secure architecture design
• Participation in Capture the Flag (CTF) events is ideal
• Security experience in C, C++, PHP, Go, x86, ARM, CAN, cryptography, reverse engineering, wireless networks
• Strong understanding of common web vulnerabilities
• Strong penetration testing experience
• Experience auditing code and features