Android Developer Intern

Job Description

Android Developer Intern – Fall 2026 | Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

The Tone:
This is an internship at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, located in Palo Alto, CA. The company is a joint venture addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through advanced technology. They are focused on developing operating systems, zonal controllers, and cloud and connectivity solutions to set new standards for software-defined vehicles globally. This role contributes to creating a more connected, intelligent, and sustainable future by combining expertise across connectivity, AI, and security.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Palo Alto, CA

• Mission: To own and develop core software components and services that power the infotainment system, contributing to the standards for software-defined vehicles.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analyze requirements and design core software components and services for the infotainment system.
• Implement and ensure quality assurance for core software components and services.
• Deploy and continuously improve core software components and services for the infotainment system.
• Innovate and experiment with new designs and processes to make software more robust, secure, and scalable.
• Work with cross-functional hardware and software teams to explore and define the next-generation infotainment experience.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field at a US university.
• Experience: Not specified, but experience in system-level software development for mobile or embedded systems is preferred.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaborative skills. Understanding of modern SoC architectures and operating system fundamentals.
• Bonus: Experience in system-level software development for Linux or Android.