Internship, Security Engineer, Applications Engineering (Winter/Spring 2026)
About this internship
Tesla is seeking an Intern, Security Engineer, Applications Engineering for Winter/Spring 2026 in Fremont, CA with an on-site work model. This paid internship is listed at $27-$50 per hour and is suited for students pursuing Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related degree with an expected graduation between 2026-2027. You’ll likely support application security engineering work using common programming languages and tools such as SIEM, SQL, and Splunk.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field of study and graduating between 2026-2027
- Proficiency in one or more of the following developer skills: Python, Go, Java, Ruby, C/C++ or other common industry languages
- Working knowledge with the following tools and systems: SIEM, SQL, Splunk
Nice to have
- Experience writing clean, maintainable code in at least one of the listed languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, Ruby, or C/C++).
- Comfort working with logs and alerts in a SIEM and communicating what you’re seeing clearly.
- Basic ability to query and analyze data using SQL to support security investigations.
- Familiarity with Splunk searches, dashboards, or troubleshooting common data issues.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation habits when tracking findings and next steps.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, prepare 1–2 concise examples that show how you used a programming language plus SIEM/Splunk or SQL to investigate an issue or analyze data. If you have class or project work related to security, summarize your role, what you checked, and what you learned in a few bullet points.