Software Engineer Intern (Year-Round)

Valeo; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo in the United States invites a Software Engineer Intern to contribute to Software-Defined Vehicles. You'll help design architectures and implement middleware in C++, develop Python tools, and work on AI-enhanced in-cabin experiences within a modern Agile team.

You'll gain hands-on experience across embedded Linux platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and safety standards like ISO 26262 while collaborating with senior developers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming fundamentals and aptitude for automotive software.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of C++ middleware, APIs, and OS components for Software-Defined Vehicles.
• Develop, test, and debug software using C/C++ and Python across embedded and Linux-based platforms.
• Contribute to backend services and programmable interfaces powering AI-enhanced user experiences.
• Analyze system logs, reproduce issues, and troubleshoot connectivity and performance problems.
• Help integrate smart algorithms with automotive hardware.
• Learn and apply automotive safety standards (ISO 26262) in real-world development.
• Explore AI tools to optimize CI/CD workflows and automated testing procedures.
• Collaborate with senior developers in a fast-paced Agile SDLC environment.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Embedded

AI tools

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Linux

CI/CD tools

Job description

About Valeo

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

What you will win: As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share. You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer Intern, you will help shape the future of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV). In this internship, you will gain hands-on experience by contributing to the design of advanced architectures, the development of intelligent, AI-enhanced in-cabin user experiences, and bridging the gap between cutting-edge software and automotive hardware within a modern Agile environment. We are seeking an intern who can start as soon as possible and work on a year-round basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of robust C++ middleware, APIs, and OS components for future Software-Defined Vehicles.
• Help implement, test, and debug software using C/C++ and Python across embedded and Linux-based platforms.
• Contribute to building the backend services and programmable interfaces required to power personalized, AI-enhanced user experiences.
• Support the team in analyzing system logs, reproducing technical issues, and troubleshooting connectivity and performance problems.
• Help integrate smart algorithms with physical automotive hardware.
• Learn and apply critical automotive safety standards (such as ISO 26262) in real-world development.
• Explore and leverage modern artificial intelligence tools to help optimize CI/CD workflows and improve automated testing procedures.
• Work closely alongside senior developers in a fast-paced Agile environment, utilizing modern Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) tools and best practices.

What You Should Have

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.

Key Facts

• Role: Software Engineer Intern
• Job: R&D Trainee/Apprentice/VIE
• Organization: Engineering Software
• Schedule: Full time
• Employee Status: Trainee (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
• Job Type: Trainee / Internship
• Job Posting Date: 2026-11-13

Diversity by nature

At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talents.

More information about valeo: https://www.valeo.com