Software Engineering Intern

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

Internship Term:Winter 2026 (January 2026 - August 2026)

Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain Device Under Test (DUT) system test benches to execute functional acceptance testing.
• Independently set up and operate standard electronic test equipment, including power analyzers, variable power supplies, and digital multimeters.
• Diagnose, determine the root cause of, and document electronic functional failures.
• Perform wire harness assembly tasks such as crimping, pinning, soldering, and desoldering, including some surface mount technology (SMT) soldering.
• Interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and detailed vehicle harness diagrams effectively.
• Construct specialized test equipment to support the development and validation testing of automotive electronic components.
• Demonstrate a foundational understanding of network and routing principles within system architectures.
• Utilize productivity software such as Google Office Suite products, Atlassian Confluence and JIRA, JAMA, Visio, and diagramming tools like Lucidchart.
• Safely lift and move heavy boxes and equipment as needed over 50lbs.
• Undertake shipping and receiving duties, including packaging.
• Manage and maintain laboratory test equipment, including asset tracking, distribution, and inventory control.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a full time degree-seeking program and in the process of obtaining a degree or one closely related incomputer engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronic engineering or engineering physics.
• Good at writing shell/bash/python scripts to control hardware and software
• Proficiency in using power and basic mechanical hand tools.
• Demonstrated experience with soldering and electrical lab rework procedures.
• Familiarity with robotics programming on Arduino / Raspberry Pi 
• Experience working within an ESD-controlled electrical test lab environment.
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing and equipment (e.g., voltmeters, CAN diagnostics tools).
• Experience working across multiple operating systems, including macOS, Windows, Linux, and Debian-based systems.
• Understanding of High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) systems, with a strong awareness of safety protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced electrical engineering (EE) lab environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and a strong dedication to completing tasks effectively.
• Proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to identify and address gaps as needed.
• Ability to adapt fast-paced development environments
• Eager to learn and make changes on EV industry
• Have build a computer on your own or debug & fix hardware failures on devices
• Work on arduino vs raspberry pi 
• Experience with electronic parts with firmware, electrical equipment, and other hardware

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intent to return to a degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/HourlyRate for Internships:The range of pay for internships is $24.00 - $51.00 per hour. Actual compensation will bedeterminedbased on location, and other factorspermittedby law.

Rivianprovidesrobust wellness benefits, and a medical insurance package for interns, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

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 VW Group Technologies (“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) recordkeeping; (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. 

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.