Embedded Vehicle Controls Software Intern

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; California; On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is seeking an Electronics/Software-focused Intern to contribute to embedded software and vehicle controls across multiple domains. You will join a collaborative team working on battery management, propulsion, thermal, and safety-related software development.

The internship offers exposure to real-world automotive software, testing in SIL/HIL environments, and the chance to impact next-generation vehicles.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test embedded software or controls algorithms for an assigned vehicle domain.
• Write production-quality code in C or C++, with Python used for test tooling.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and test engineers to validate features before deployment.
• Support test execution in SIL, HIL, or bench environments and help debug issues that arise.
• Communicate progress and technical tradeoffs to your team throughout the internship.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Education

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

Job description

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is seeking an Electronics/Software-focused Intern to contribute to embedded software and vehicle controls across multiple domains. You will join a collaborative team working on battery management, propulsion, thermal, and safety-related software development.

The internship offers exposure to real-world automotive software, testing in SIL/HIL environments, and the chance to impact next-generation vehicles.