Software Engineering Intern - Embedded Platforms (Summer 2027)
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies2 days ago
Palo Alto, CA, USAIntern
H1B sponsor
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy embedded software on Linux, Android, or real-time operating systems for electronic hardware.
- Implement and optimize hardware abstraction layers for vehicle hardware interaction.
- Bring up ECUs and development boards, including drivers, bootloaders, and board support software.
- Debug and troubleshoot firmware, driver, and board-level issues.
- Develop and benchmark RTOS kernel features focused on reliability and performance.
- Build camera, imaging, security firmware, secure boot, or cryptographic-service features as applicable to the assigned team.
- Write automated tests and CI integrations to validate platform software on real hardware.
- Collaborate with hardware, charging, and body-controls engineers and document and present work throughout the internship.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program at an accredited US university.
- Proficiency in C or C++.
- Preferred: pursuing Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical degree and intending to return to school after the internship.
- Preferred: experience with Python, Shell, or Go scripting.
- Preferred: coursework or project experience in embedded software development and understanding of real-time operating-system fundamentals.
- Preferred: familiarity with embedded Linux, kernel-level development, automotive communication protocols, or CAN, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C interfaces.
- Preferred: interest in automotive systems and applications.
Benefits
- Summer 2027 internship placement across multiple Embedded Platforms teams, with team matching based on background and interests.
- The company describes comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family-planning programs; offerings vary by country.
- The posting mentions competitive base salary, annual performance bonus eligibility for full-time positions, and RSU equity eligibility, though no compensation amount is stated.
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.