Software Engineering Intern - Vehicle Controls (Summer 2027)
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies2 days ago
Vancouver, CanadaIntern
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and test embedded software or controls algorithms for an assigned vehicle domain.
- Write production-quality code in C or C++, using Python for test tooling.
- Collaborate with systems engineers and test engineers to validate features before deployment.
- Support test execution in Software in the Loop, Hardware in the Loop, or bench environments and help debug issues.
- Communicate progress and technical tradeoffs throughout the internship.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited Canadian university.
- Proficiency in C or C++ with some exposure to Python.
- Preferred: active pursuit of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related degree, with intent to return to school after the internship.
- Preferred: coursework or project experience with embedded systems, control theory, or real-time operating systems.
- Preferred: familiarity with CAN, LIN, or Automotive Ethernet.
- Preferred: exposure to MATLAB and Simulink for controls modeling.
- Preferred: interest or coursework in functional safety concepts such as ISO 26262.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary, discretionary performance bonus eligibility for full-time positions, and potential equity in the form of RSUs are described, though no compensation amount is provided.
- Full-time employee benefits may include health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs, with offerings varying by country.
- This is a Summer 2027 internship opportunity, and candidates must intend to return to school after the internship for the preferred qualification.
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.