Software Engineering Intern - Vehicle Controls (January - August 2027)
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies5 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 and test engineers to validate features before deployment.
- Support test execution in SIL, HIL, or bench environments and help debug issues.
- Communicate progress and technical tradeoffs to the team 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: pursuing Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and intending 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
- Full-time internship from January 11, 2027, through August 13, 2027.
- Competitive base salary, discretionary company performance bonus eligibility, and equity in the form of RSUs.
- Benefits may include health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs, with offerings varying by country.
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.