Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Software Engineering Intern - Vehicle Controls (January - August 2027)
Irvine, California +1 · Hybrid · Internship · Posted Sep 8, 2026
- Location
- Irvine, California
Palo Alto, California - Education
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited US university.
About the job
Develop and test embedded software or controls algorithms for vehicle systems, with projects assigned across controls, charging, safety, systems engineering, or test automation teams.
What you'll do
- Design, implement, and test embedded software or controls algorithms for an assigned vehicle domain.
- Write production-quality code and support feature validation and debugging in SIL, HIL, or bench environments.
- Collaborate with systems and test engineers, and communicate progress and technical tradeoffs.
What they ask for
- 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.
Nice to have
- Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field, and intending to return to school after the internship.
- Coursework or project experience in embedded systems, control theory, or real time operating systems; familiarity with automotive communication protocols, MATLAB and Simulink, or ISO 26262 is also preferred.
Pay
$40 – $51 per hour (base salary)
Tools
C, C++, Python, SIL, HIL, CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet
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