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

The role

You will work on backend services, integration layers, or connectivity infrastructure for vehicle-to-cloud communication. Tasks include designing, developing, and testing software components within distributed or connectivity systems.

What you will do

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

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited US university
• Proficient in at least one of Python, Go, C++, or Java

Nice to have

• Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, with intent to return to school after the internship
• Exposure to distributed systems, event driven architecture, or cloud platforms, AWS preferred
• Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN or MQTT, or IoT concepts
• Coursework or project experience with backend development, systems integration, or test automation

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Retirement savings
• Time off
• Family planning programs

Before you apply

• 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

About the company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders. They address electric vehicle challenges through technology including operating systems, zonal controllers, cloud, and connectivity solutions.