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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Software Engineering Intern - Connected Systems (January - August 2027)

Irvine, California (Remote)$0k–$0.1kinterninternAdded today

About this role

Join Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies as a Connected Systems software engineering intern (January–August 2027) working on cloud connectivity, vehicle-to-cloud infrastructure, and backend services. You'll contribute to distributed systems, IoT integration, and end-to-end feature validation for next-generation electric vehicles across multiple team specializations.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and test software components within distributed or connectivity systems
  • Write clean, maintainable code in Python, Go, C++, or Java
  • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and debugging with your team
  • Contribute to test automation and validation for integration or connectivity features
  • Document work and present progress to the team throughout the internship

What they're looking for

  • Proficiency in Python, Go, C++, or Java
  • Distributed systems and event-driven architecture
  • AWS cloud platforms (EKS, Lambda, DynamoDB, IoT Core)
  • Backend development and systems integration
  • Test automation and validation
  • Vehicle communication protocols (CAN, MQTT) or IoT concepts
  • Code review and debugging practices
  • Technical documentation and communication

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Eligible for annual company performance bonus
  • Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting health and wellbeing
  • Exposure to cutting-edge automotive software technology
  • Mentorship and team collaboration in a joint venture environment
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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is developing next-generation software-defined electric vehicles through a joint venture, focusing on systems architecture, battery management, and safety-critical systems. The company is hiring engineers in software architecture, embedded systems, functional safety, test integration, and audio systems to build reliable and compliant EV platforms.

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  • Tell us about your experience with distributed systems or event-driven architecture—what project stands out?
  • Which programming language are you most comfortable with, and why did you choose to develop that skill?
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