Software Engineering Intern
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
About the Role
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on automotive software solutions for electric vehicles, including operating systems, zonal controllers, cloud, and connectivity. This is a general application for multiple Software Engineering Intern openings within the Connected Systems teams.
- Internship Duration: January 11, 2027 - August 13, 2027
- Commitment: Full-time
Role Summary
As a Connected Systems Intern at RV Tech, you will work on backend services, integration layers, or connectivity infrastructure that enable reliable vehicle-to-cloud communication. This includes developing high throughput data pipelines, distributed cloud services, and software for end-to-end feature validation.
Specific Project Areas May Include
- Building and testing backend services for fleet-scale vehicle telemetry and remote command processing.
- Developing event-driven, distributed systems using tools such as Kafka, Kinesis, or Redis.
- Contributing to cross-domain systems integration and validation.
- Supporting connectivity infrastructure, including messaging and communication layers between vehicle, mobile app, and cloud.
- Working with cloud-native infrastructure on AWS (EKS, Lambda, DynamoDB, IoT Core).
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test software components within a 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Minimum:
- 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.
- Preferred:
- 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.
Compensation
- Range: $40 - $51 per hour