What to Expect
Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 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:
Security Intelligence Analysts are responsible for the protection of Tesla's intellectual property, reputation, trade secrets, and confidential information. This role will support proactive and reactive risk management projects, conduct limited technical signal review, and actively address internal and external threats to Tesla's intellectual property.
What You'll Do-
IP Protection - Support programs designed to reduce IP loss risk to Tesla crown jewel programs
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Training and Awareness - Support ongoing training and awareness efforts, emphasizing information security/IP protection be.st practices
- Enhanced background reviews - Support review of candidates for high-impact roles across the company
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Support sensitive, complex, and confidential investigations into incidents of data loss and intellectual property theft, technology misuse, and conflict of interest
- Solve complex problems with data from multiple sources and make recommendations to leadership on the appropriate strategy
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Comprehensive OSINT research– collect, analyze and disseminate OSINT data from a variety of sources. Identify potential security threats or trends to Tesla personnel and facilities
What You'll Bring-
Final year student working towards a degree in international relations, political science, or humanities related studies (this is a non-technical role)
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Able to work on site in Austin, TX or Palo Alto, CA
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Proficiency in open-source research
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Comfort with ambiguity; the ability to change focus quickly due to shifting corporate priorities
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Ability to balance both school and internship
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Demonstrate strong ability to embrace and adapt to change, take initiative and showcase curiosity, learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
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Self-starter who is results oriented, resourceful, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious and who take initiative and risks
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Strong communicator, both written and verbal
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The highest level of integrity and honesty and the ability to protect sensitive confidential information
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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
