About the role#
This is a general application for internship openings across our Embedded Platforms teams. If selected, you will be matched to a specific team based on your background and interests during the interview process. You will work on core software for ECUs and embedded Linux or RTOS environments, contributing directly to verification and board bring up on next generation vehicle platforms.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, and deploy embedded software on Linux, Android, or real-time operating systems.
- Implement and optimize Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs) for vehicle hardware interaction.
- Debug and troubleshoot issues at the firmware, driver, and board level.
- Work with cross-functional teams, including hardware, charging, and body controls engineers.
- Document your work and present progress to your team.
- Develop and benchmark real-time operating system kernel features.
- Build security firmware features such as secure boot or cryptographic services.
- Write automated tests and CI integrations to validate platform software on hardware.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited Canadian university.
- Proficiency in C or C++.
- Intent to return to school after the internship.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or Go.
- Coursework or project experience in embedded software development.
- Understanding of real-time operating system fundamentals.
- Familiarity with embedded Linux environments.
- Familiarity with kernel-level development or automotive communication protocols.
- Experience with interface protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, SPI, or I2C.
- Interest in automotive systems and applications.
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 a housing stipend.
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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