Cybersecurity - Summer Internships

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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, Power Shell).
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, OSI model).
• Fundamental Cybersecurity knowledge and Technical Skills such as Cloud Security, Application Security, or Network Security.

The salary range for this role is $ per hour for Palo Alto based applicants, $ per hour for SoCal based applicants, and $25.00-$40.00 per hour for Normal or Plymouth based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and medical insurance benefits. Internship positions are not eligible for retirement benefits. More information about benefits is available at

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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