Job Description
What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start May 2026 and continue through summer term (ending approximately August 2026 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.
Internship Programs at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them ownership over projects that are critical to their team’s success.
About The Team
Tesla’s Security Intelligence team is responsible for the protection of Tesla’s intellectual property, trade secrets and confidential information. This role will assist with both proactive and reactive investigations and actively address internal and external threats to Tesla’s equities.
What You'll Do Assist in highly sensitive, complex, and confidential investigations into incidents of data loss and intellectual property theft, technology misuse, and conflict of interestCollect on-the-ground information both within and beyond the Tesla walls to protect the company from threatsConducts reviews and provide analysis of internal network activity and available open-source information to identify incidents of data lossCollaborate with technical forensic investigators to integrate technical and human investigations into one high efficiency functionPartner with Legal and Human Resources and other investigative/analysis functions across the company to ensure timely completion of investigationsSolve complex problems with data from multiple sources and make recommendations to leadership on the appropriate strategyBe a member of a team of investigators to identify, exploit, disrupt, or protect against any undermining of Tesla’s business operations
What You'll Bring Final year student working towards a degree in criminal justice, political science, or humanities related studies (this is a non-technical role)Able to work on site in Austin, TXProficiency in open-source researchComfort with ambiguity; the ability to change focus quickly due to shifting corporate prioritiesDemonstrate strong ability to embrace and adapt to change, take initiative and showcase curiosity, learn quickly in a fast-paced environmentSelf-starter who is results oriented, resourceful, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious and who take initiative and risksStrong communicator, both written and verbalThe highest level of integrity and honesty and the ability to protect sensitive confidential information
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $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 to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program
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Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Summer work, Internship, Flexible hours, Shift work