Software Engineering Intern - Vehicle Controls (Summer 2027)
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies2 days ago
Palo Alto, CA, USAIntern
H1B sponsor
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and test embedded software or controls algorithms for an assigned vehicle domain.
- Write production-quality code in C or C++ and use Python for test tooling.
- Collaborate with systems and test engineers to validate vehicle features before deployment.
- Execute tests in software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, and 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 US university.
- Proficiency in C or C++ with some exposure to Python.
- Preferred: 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
- Summer 2027 internship with placement among multiple Vehicle Controls teams 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.
- The company offers performance bonuses and RSU equity for eligible full-time positions; applicability to this internship is not specified.
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.