Internship - Development of Innovative Driving Dynamics Functions

Volkswagen Group; Ingolstadt; Hybrid; EUR 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

CARIAD, the automotive software unit of the Volkswagen Group, is seeking students for an internship in Ingolstadt. You will develop and validate embedded vehicle software, contributing to motion control features like traction control and all-wheel drive in a highly collaborative agile team.

We offer a 3–6 month internship with 35 hours per week and a salary of 13.90 €/hour. Partial remote work is possible on site at our Ingolstadt location.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a comparable field.
• Basic knowledge of C and/or Python programming and MATLAB/Simulink development.
• Open, team-oriented and passionate about vehicle dynamics and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop MATLAB/Simulink models for production software.
• Validate software functions in simulation and test environments.
• Analyze and modify embedded C code.
• Develop Python scripts and engineering tools to automate workflows.
• Work with AI-assisted engineering tools to increase development efficiency.
• Contribute to motion control functions such as all-wheel drive and recuperation.
• Implement low-level embedded software for vehicle motion control.

Skills

C programming

Python programming

MATLAB/Simulink development

Education

Automotive/Mechatronics/EE/CS student

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Job description

We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche – supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone. Join us and be part of this exciting journey!

YOUR TEAM

To support our Longitudinal Motion Control team, we are currently looking for an intern. In this role, you will gain first-hand experience in the development of state-of-the-art vehicle motion control functions and become an integral part of a highly skilled agile engineering team. We develop software for customer-facing vehicle functions such as recuperation control, traction control, all-wheel drive systems, drift functions and component protection for future software-defined vehicles. Working in an agile environment, you will contribute to real production software and support the implementation, integration and validation of embedded vehicle functions. Your work will contribute to future premium and sports vehicles of our customer brands, ensuring high performance driving dynamics in SDV.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop MATLAB/Simulink models for production software
• Validate software functions in simulation and test environments
• Analyze and modify embedded C code
• Develop Python scripts and engineering tools to automate development workflows
• Work with modern AI-assisted engineering tools to increase development efficiency
• Contribute to functions such as all-wheel drive, recuperation, traction control, drift control and component protection
• Implement low-level embedded software for vehicle motion control functions

WHO YOU ARE

• Enrolled student in Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or comparable field
• Basic knowledge of C and/or Python programming and MATLAB / Simulink development
• Open, team-oriented and passionate about vehicle dynamics and control systems
• Structured, analytical and proactive way of working
• Experiences in a Formula Student project is a plus

NICE TO KNOW

Due to the necessary collaboration with our internal colleagues, brand partners and the tests on the proving ground work will primarily take place at our CARIAD site in Ingolstadt; partial remote work is possible

Duration: 3 - 6 months

35 hours/week

Salary: 13,90 €/hour

At CARIAD, we embrace individuality and diversity because we believe our differences make us stronger. We actively seek to build teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at [e-mail] - we are happy to support you.