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 SummaryInternship Term: Summer 2026
This is a bucket application, and is not an official opening. Your application can be considered for Rivian’s 2026 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 2026 through Spring 2028. 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.
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
- 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 one 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.
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 Irvine 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. More information about benefits is .
Internship positions are not eligible for retirement benefits.
Equal OpportunityRivian 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.
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at .
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