Software Engineering Intern - Connected Systems (Summer 2027)
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies2 days ago
Vancouver, CanadaIntern
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test software components within distributed or connectivity systems.
- Build and test backend services processing vehicle telemetry and remote commands at fleet scale.
- Develop event-driven distributed systems and contribute to connectivity infrastructure linking vehicles, mobile apps, and cloud services.
- Contribute to systems integration, test automation, and end-to-end validation of vehicle features.
- Write maintainable code, participate in code reviews and debugging, document work, and present progress to the team.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program at an accredited Canadian university.
- Proficiency in at least one of Python, Go, C++, or Java.
- Preferred: pursuing Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related degree and intending to return to school after the internship.
- Preferred: exposure to distributed systems, event-driven architecture, or cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
- Preferred: familiarity with CAN, MQTT, or IoT concepts and coursework or project experience in backend development, systems integration, or test automation.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and eligibility for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units, subject to applicable terms.
- Benefits for eligible full-time employees may include health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs; offerings vary by country.
- Summer 2027 internship opportunity for students who intend to return to school after the internship.
About Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a 2024 joint venture building software and electrical architectures for software-defined electric vehicles. It develops in-vehicle operating systems, zonal controllers, connectivity, and cloud solutions used by Rivian and Volkswagen Group brands. The privately held company is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, and focuses on creating a shared platform that can be integrated and licensed across multiple vehicle programs.