Software Engineering Intern - Connected Systems (Summer 2027)
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies2 days ago
Palo Alto, CA, USAIntern
H1B sponsor
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 support 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 in Python, Go, C++, or Java, and participate in code reviews, design discussions, and debugging sessions.
- Document work and present progress to the team throughout the internship.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program at an accredited US university.
- Proficient in at least one of Python, Go, C++, or Java.
- Preferred: pursuing Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field 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.
- Preferred: coursework or project experience in backend development, systems integration, or test automation.
Benefits
- Summer 2027 internship opportunity with placement across multiple Connected Systems teams based on background and interests.
- Competitive base salary, equity in the form of RSUs, and company benefits are described for eligible full-time positions; the posting does not state an internship salary or specific internship benefits.
- Full-time employee benefits may include health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs.
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.