Software Engineering Intern - Vehicle Controls (January - August 2027)

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. Candidates should be available for a full-time commitment from January 11, 2027 to August 13, 2027. This is a general application used to fill multiple internship openings across our Vehicle Controls teams. If selected, you will be matched to a specific team based on your background and interests during the interview process. Engineering Intern, Electrical Systems Software Engineering Intern, Charging Software Engineering Intern, Controls Test and Automation Software Engineering Intern, Embedded Software Software Engineering Intern, Embedded Software Programming Software Engineering Intern, Energy Storage and Distribution Software Engineering Intern, Functional Safety Software Engineering Intern, High Voltage Charging Software Engineering Intern, Mechanisms Software Engineering Intern, Systems Architecture Software Engineering Intern, Systems Engineering, Propulsion Software Engineering Intern, Test Automation Software Engineering Intern, Test Automation and Lighting Software Engineering Intern, Thermal Controls Software Engineering Intern, Unit Testing and Automation Software Engineering Intern, Vehicle Dynamics Controls Systems Engineering Intern, Homologation Role Summary When software-defined vehicles accelerate, manage battery temperature during fast charge, activate body controls, respond to steering input, or detect a system fault, the embedded