About the role#
As a Connected Systems intern, you will contribute to the software that keeps vehicles connected to the cloud. You will work on backend services, integration layers, and infrastructure that enable remote commands, vehicle telemetry, and fleet management tools. This role involves working at scale to ensure features function reliably across the vehicle, mobile app, and cloud environments.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, and test software components within distributed or connectivity systems.
- Write clean, maintainable code in Python, Go, C++, or Java.
- Build and test backend services that process vehicle telemetry and remote commands.
- Develop event driven, distributed systems.
- Support connectivity infrastructure, including messaging and communication layers.
- Contribute to cross-domain systems integration and validation.
- Work with cloud-native infrastructure on AWS.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and debugging sessions.
- Document your work and present progress to your team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited Canadian university.
- Pursuit of a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Intent to return to school after the internship.
- Proficiency in at least one of Python, Go, C++, or Java.
- Exposure to distributed systems, event-driven architecture, or cloud platforms.
- Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols like CAN or MQTT, or IoT concepts.
- Coursework or project experience with backend development, systems integration, or test automation.
- Experience with AWS is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: CA$30.00 - CA$33.75 per hour, plus housing stipend eligibility.
About Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on software development for electric vehicles. Founded in 2024, the company creates operating systems, zonal controllers, and cloud connectivity solutions. It maintains a staff of 1,689 employees across offices in Palo Alto, Irvine, Vancouver, and Belgrade. The organization operates as a private entity.
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