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Software Engineering Intern – Android Infotainment
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Job Description
Software Engineering Intern – Applications (Fall 2026) | Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, located in Palo Alto, CA or Irvine, CA. The company is a joint venture focused on building technology for software-defined electric vehicles, encompassing operating systems, zonal controllers, and cloud and connectivity solutions. This role is crucial for creating an immersive in-vehicle digital experience, where you will develop user-facing applications that directly impact the customer’s electric vehicle journey, such as the navigation system.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Palo Alto, CA or Irvine, CA
• Team: Infotainment team
• Mission: Design and develop user-facing applications that create an immersive in-vehicle digital experience for drivers.
• Tech Stack: Kotlin, Java, Android Jetpack APIs, Android NDK, JNI, Android OS, Jenkins
What You’ll Actually Do
• Design and develop applications on Android OS, contributing to critical features like navigation or media.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and UI/UX design, to define application features.
• Debug and fix application issues before the final release.
• Write test code to ensure quality, robustness, and functional correctness, including edge cases.
• Grow your skills through continual learning, workshops, conferences, and talks.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Student currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at an accredited US university.
• Experience: Experience developing Android Apps. Experience with continuous integration tools, such as Jenkins.
• Skills: Kotlin, Java, Android Jetpack APIs, Android NDK, JNI. Knowledge of Android design principles and application interface guidelines.
• Bonus: Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a closely related technical field with the intent to return to school following completion of internship.
