Internship, Vulnerability Research & Security Engineering, Vehicle Software (Summer 2025)
Description For Internship, Vulnerability Research & Security Engineering, Vehicle Software (Summer 2025)
Tesla is seeking a passionate intern to join their Vehicle Software Security team for Summer 2025. This unique opportunity places you at the forefront of automotive cybersecurity, working with Tesla's innovative connected car technologies and over-the-air software updates. As an intern, you'll be immersed in analyzing system services, operating systems, networks, and applications from a security perspective.
The role combines hands-on experience in vulnerability testing, security audits, and risk analysis with the chance to work on critical security implementations for Tesla's cutting-edge vehicle systems. You'll collaborate with various teams and external suppliers to drive security improvements and help design secure connected vehicle architectures.
This position is perfect for computer science students with a strong security background and passion for automotive technology. You'll gain invaluable experience working with modern security tools and methodologies while contributing to real-world security solutions for Tesla's vehicle software systems.
The internship offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), and various other perks. You'll work full-time for a minimum of 12 weeks at Tesla's Palo Alto location, experiencing firsthand how one of the world's most innovative companies approaches vehicle security.
This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your security knowledge in a practical setting, working on projects that directly impact Tesla's product security. You'll be mentored by experienced professionals while gaining exposure to both automotive systems and cutting-edge security practices. The role offers competitive compensation and the chance to contribute to the future of secure connected vehicles.
Responsibilities For Internship, Vulnerability Research & Security Engineering, Vehicle Software (Summer 2025)
- 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
Requirements For Internship, Vulnerability Research & Security Engineering, Vehicle Software (Summer 2025)
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field with graduation date between 2025-2026
- Strong investigative and analytical problem-solving skills
- Experience with CTF, secure architecture design, or writing secure source code
- Deep understanding of fuzzing, static analysis, sandboxing, and defending against common vulnerabilities
- Technical experience with Go, Rust, C, C++, x86, ARM, CAN, cryptography, or exploit development
- Proficiency in software development, auditing code and features
Benefits For Internship, Vulnerability Research & Security Engineering, Vehicle Software (Summer 2025)
- Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution option
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick time and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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