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Software Engineering Intern - Vehicle Controls (January - August 2027)
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · Technology and Innovation
- Pay
- $40–$51/hr
- Where
- Irvine, California
- Posted
- Sep 8
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.
The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.
Candidates should be available for a full-time commitment from January 11, 2027 to August 13, 2027.
This is a general application used to fill multiple internship openings across our Vehicle Controls teams.
What you'd do
- 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
What they want
- 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