Internship, Detection Engineer, Information Security (Summer 2026)

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.

About the Team

Tesla Security Engineering is responsible for the digital and physical security systems that protect Tesla's people, places, and intellectual property. We develop relationships with internal partners, design and build security systems, grow the security program with industry suppliers and integration partners to perform work, and provide support for business operations after construction is complete.

• Define, implement, and tune detection capabilities to detect & remediate malicious activity
• Analyze adversarial techniques and develop detection approaches across our diverse environments
• Analyze and interpret complex log data to identify relevant information
• Develop and apply advanced statistical or machine learning models to identify anomalous behavioral patterns in organizational data
• Design and implement scalable monitoring processes to ensure detection mechanisms are functioning as intended and generating actionable insights
• Analyze data trends and detection outcomes to continuously improve the performance and accuracy of risk-based alerting systems
• Document processes, workflows, and methodologies to ensure transparency, reproducibility, and scalability of solutions

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field of study with a gradation date between August 2026 - June 2027
• Willing to relocate and work on site in Fremont, CA
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Detection Engineering, Incident Response, Security Operations, DFIR, Security DevOps, SecOps, Security Product Development preferred
• Experience with detection & response technologies (SIEM, EDR, CNAPP, NDR, NDIS/NIPS, SIGMA, YARA), security automation SOAR tools, IT automation, and/or custom automation methods is a huge plus
• Experience working with/in Linux containers & orchestration systems (Kubernetes) and cloud environments (AWS
• Familiarity with security event correlation, data visualization, graphing, timelines, trending, behavioral analytics and/or anomaly detection is a plus
• Experience utilizing machine learning models to detect anomalies and predict potential issues is a plus
• Critical thinking, problem-solving & investigative mindset; ability to operate at scale and adapt to change in complex and diverse environments

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

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.