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Software Engineering Intern - Vehicle Controls (Fall 2026)

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies -
Palo Alto, CA

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Job Details

Internship
$45 - $51 an hour

Qualifications

Feature validation testing
Controller area network (CAN) bus
Software engineering
Electronic control units (ECU)
Computer Science
Engineering development testing
Requirements design
Automation
Mechanical Engineering
Software implementation
Control system design
Scalable systems
System design for system development
Technical solutions implementation
High-voltage electrical systems
C
Embedded software
Low-voltage electrical systems
Network protocols
Design engineering
Systems engineering
RTOS
Developing automated testing protocols
Scalability
Electrical Engineering
Microcontroller programming
Communication skills
Python
Design (software development lifecycle)
Entry level

Full Job Description

Location

Irvine, California; Palo Alto, California

Employment Type

Intern

Location Type

On-site

Department

Technology and Innovation

Compensation

Palo Alto$45 – $51 per hour
Irvine$38 – $45 per hour

The posted salary represents the lowest and highest ranges RV Tech reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position. Any posted salary range pertains only to the estimated starting pay for the role. Actual starting pay is based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, skillset, qualifications, specific competencies, relevant education, and location.

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 Organization. During your internship, you will be 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).

Program Details:

Timeline: Full-time, September 21 – December 18, 2026
Location: Palo Alto, CA or Irvine, CA

By submitting a single application to this posting, you will be considered for all of the following internship tracks:

Software Engineering Intern – Embedded Software
Software Engineering Intern – Controls Test & Automation (including Lighting)
Software Engineering Intern – Thermal Controls
Software Engineering Intern – Systems Engineering
Software Engineering Intern – Charging
Technical Program Management Intern

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 in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field at an accredited US university with the intent to return to school following completion of internship.

Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Python.

Preferred Qualifications

Actively pursuing a degreeExperience 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.

Total Rewards

Full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.

In addition to base salary, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies offers benefits tailored to the local market. For more information on the benefits available for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers).

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies” may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment.

Please note this job posting represents an open, active vacancy. Additionally, we are not currently accepting applications from third party application services.

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