Internship – Virtual Development (all genders welcome)

AUDI AG; Neckarsulm; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

AUDI AG in Neckarsulm offers an Internship – Virtual Development. You will contribute to the virtual development of modern drive systems, validating software and functions across combustion engines, electric machines and power electronics, within Technical Development at AUDI AG.

The team develops and tests new methods, processes and virtual X-in-the-Loop environments, enabling software testing that is efficient, reproducible, and aligned with quality requirements.

Qualifications

• You are studying electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, mechatronics or a comparable degree program.
• You have very good written and spoken German and English skills.
• You are familiar with control unit and automotive technology fundamentals.
• You bring initial programming skills, ideally in Python, and some experience with AI-supported development tools.
• You ideally have knowledge of test automation or experience with CI/CD processes.
• You demonstrate strong analytical skills and an interest in measurement data.
• You have some practical testing or measurement experience and can program.
• You quickly learn new topics and work in a structured, independent way.
• You enjoy teamwork and communicating clearly with different contacts.
• You will align your internship period with the department.

Responsibilities

• Gain insights into networking and communication of control units within modern drive systems.
• Contribute to development and implementation of virtual test environments for drive system software.
• Create and operate automated test sequences and pipelines based on CI/CD principles.
• Automate development and testing processes including software testing and deployment for the Device under Test.
• Support operation of test benches as part of development and validation activities.
• Plan, support and conduct tests at component and system level.
• Develop tools and scripts, for example using Python.
• Explore AI-supported methods for development and testing processes.
• Familiarize with modern electrified and hybrid drive systems and their interaction with the vehicle.
• Analyze measurement data, document results and derive insights for further development.
• Prepare results clearly and present to the team and involved departments.

Skills

Python

German language skills

English language skills

Control unit basics

AI-assisted development tools

CI/CD basics

Test automation basics

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

Internship – Virtual Development (all genders welcome)

Internship

Neckarsulm

Research / Development

Published on10/29/2026

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To be filled:

02/15/2027

During your internship, you will contribute to the virtual development of modern drive systems at the Audi site in Neckarsulm. The department is part of Technical Development at AUDI AG and focuses on validating software and functions for different drive technologies. These range from combustion engines and electric machines to power electronics.

The team develops and tests new methods, processes and virtual X-in-the-Loop test environments. These environments enable control unit software to be tested efficiently, reproducibly and in accordance with defined quality requirements. The scope ranges from individual components to the complete vehicle. The resulting solutions contribute to meeting legal requirements and maintaining the quality standards expected by Audi customers.

Job Purpose/Role

• You will gain insights into the networking and communication of control units within modern drive systems
• You will contribute to the development and implementation of virtual test environments for drive system control unit software
• You will create and operate automated test sequences and test pipelines based on Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment principles
• You will automate development and testing processes, including software testing and deployment as well as modifications to the test object, known as the Device under Test
• You will support the operation of test benches as part of development and validation activities
• You will plan, support and conduct tests at component and system level
• You will develop your own tools and scripts, for example using Python
• You will explore AI-supported methods for development and testing processes
• You will become familiar with modern electrified and hybrid drive systems and how they interact within the complete vehicle
• You will analyze measurement data, document the results and derive insights for further development
• You will prepare your results clearly and present them to the team and the departments involved

Key Requirements/Skills/Experience

• You are studying electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, mechatronics or a comparable degree program
• You have very good written and spoken German and English skills
• You are familiar with the fundamentals of control unit and automotive technology
• You bring initial programming skills, ideally in Python, as well as initial experience with AI-supported development tools
• You ideally have initial knowledge of test automation or experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment processes
• You demonstrate strong analytical skills and an interest in evaluating and interpreting technical measurement data
• You have ideally gained initial practical experience in conducting tests, working with test benches or measurement technology, or programming
• You quickly familiarize yourself with new topics and demonstrate initiative as well as a structured and independent approach to your work
• You enjoy working as part of a team, communicate clearly and interact confidently with different contacts
• You will agree on your internship period in close alignment with the department.

This position is available at

AUDI AG

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Together, we foster a culture in which trust, responsibility, courage, and enthusiasm shape our daily actions. We communicate honestly and transparently, create clarity, take consistent ownership, and explore new paths through bold decisions. Our goal is to inspire our customers and bring others along on this journey. At Audi we actively encourage inclusion and create an environment that fosters each employee's individuality in the interests of the company.