Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Software Engineering Intern - Connected Systems (Summer 2027)
Palo Alto, California +1 · Hybrid · Internship · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Location
- Palo Alto, California
Irvine, California - Education
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited US university.
About the job
Works on backend services, integration layers, or connectivity infrastructure that enable reliable communication between vehicles and the cloud.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and test software components in distributed or connectivity systems.
- Contribute to test automation and end-to-end validation of integration or connectivity features.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, debugging, documentation, and progress presentations.
What they ask for
- 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
- 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; familiarity with CAN, MQTT, IoT concepts, backend development, systems integration, or test automation.
Pay
$40 – $51 per hour (base salary)
Tools
Python, Go, C++, Java, Kafka, Kinesis, Redis, AWS
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