Software Engineering Intern - Vehicle Controls

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will be an integral part of the Vehicle Control Systems team, responsible for implementing and validating low-level embedded software for critical vehicle functions such as Energy Storage & Distribution (ES&D), power modes, or foundational motion control features. You will work in a dynamic environment, applying your expertise in real-time programming and system fundamentals to ensure the safety and reliability of our electronic control units (ECUs).

Responsibilities

• Implement and validate embedded software for vehicle systems, such as battery and energy management systems.

• Develop features for low and high voltage systems, including power and current distribution, DC/DC controls, or fault detection and recovery.

• Design scalable software architectures with a focus on embedded system reliability and performance.

• Contribute to the automated testing framework by writing automated tests for software components, utilizing Unit, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments.

• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of highly complex systems spanning multiple domains.

• Work with systems engineers to define feature requirements and collaborate with test engineers to test, validate, and debug algorithms before deployment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited Canadian university.

• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field with the intent to return to school following completion of internship.

• Experience working in a Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) environment.

• Experience working with CAN, LIN, UDS, DoIP communication protocols

• Experience with Microcontroller and PID (proportional–integral–derivative controller)

• Experience working with advanced 32-bit multi-core microcontrollers.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies internships & co-ops are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the entire internship or co-op term. If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full-time positions at https://rivianvw.tech/#careers. Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements.

Pay Disclosure

Canada Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Internships: The range of pay for internships in Canada is $22-$27 CAD per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, and other factors permitted by law.

Total Rewards

Total compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.

In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage. For more information on RV Tech’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.

External candidates can apply for this role through the RV Tech Careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board (https://internal-careers-rivian.icims.com/).