Cybersecurity - Summer 2027 Internships

Rivian; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Rivian is offering Summer 2027 internships for undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in an accredited program with an expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2029.

The bucket application process means selections across Rivian's cybersecurity tracks, including Cybersecurity Risk and Analysis, Cybersecurity Engineering, Cybersecurity Automation, or similar roles. Visa sponsorship is not provided for internships.

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree at an accredited university.
• Actively pursuing a degree in computer science or similar.
• Understanding of software engineering concepts and theory.
• Direct exposure to programming languages (Python, Node, Go, Java, C++, Bash, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, OSI model).
• Fundamental Cybersecurity knowledge and technical skills such as Cloud Security, Application Security, or Network Security.

Responsibilities

• Apply to this opening to be considered for Rivian's 2026 summer internship program.
• Support cybersecurity teams across multiple tracks (Cybersecurity Risk and Analysis, Cybersecurity Engineering, Cybersecurity Automation) or similar.

Skills

Python

Node.js

Go

Java

C++

Bash

PowerShell

Networking

Cybersecurity

Cloud Security

App Security

Network Security

Education

Bachelors degree in CS

Masters degree in CS

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

Internship Term: Summer 2027

This is a bucket application, and is not an official opening. Your application can be considered for Rivian's 2027 internship programs. If you are selected, you will receive communication with specific responsibilities and qualifications for the role you are being considered for.

Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between Fall 2027 through Spring 2029. Rivian's Internship Program requires active student enrollment. Information regarding your expected degree completion date is collected solely to verify eligibility and determine your availability for future full-time opportunities. Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and does not use graduation dates to determine the age of applicants or as a basis for discriminatory hiring decisions.

No Visa Sponsorship

If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full-time positions on our Rivian careers site.

Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements.

Responsibilities

• Applying to this opening will place you into consideration for Rivian's 2026 summer internship program.
• Teams your application can be considered for include:
  • Cybersecurity Risk and Analysis
  • Cybersecurity Engineering
  • Cybersecurity Automation
  • or similar

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree at an accredited university
• Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in computer science or similar.
• Understanding of software engineering concepts and theory.
• Direct exposure to 1 or more programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Node, Go, Java, C++, Bash, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, OSI model).
• Fundamental Cybersecurity knowledge and Technical Skills such as Cloud Security, Application Security, or Network Security.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $33.00-51.00 per hour for Palo Alto based applicants, $26.00-45.00 per hour for SoCal based applicants, and $25.00-$40.00