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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 2 months ago

UIUC Research Park Intern - Validation

positionChampaign, Illinois
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$25/hr - $51/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Winter

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The Validation Engineer Intern will work with the SoC validation team to refine and execute validation plans and enhance vehicle performance and autonomous driving capabilities.

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Responsibilities

Work w/ SoC validation team to refine and execute the SoC validation plan
Use C/C++ software to validate SoC for the next generation hardware design, enable SoC boot sequence, peripheral interfaces
Generate test coverage reports
Build benchmark tools to evaluate performance of the hardware system, including throughput, latency, resource utilization, IO or compute frequency metrics
Document validation progress and results in Rivian’s tracking system, to maintain good traceability

Qualification

C/C++Embedded software developmentPythonSoC validationAnalytical skillsJTAGI2CUARTSPIEthernetDDRPCIeMIPI interfacesISPVideo encoderAMD Zynq FPGAPetalinux developmentCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Electrical or Computer Science Engineering
Solid in C/C++ and scripting language (e.g., Python, Linux shell, etc)
Strong analytical skills, written and verbal communication skills, and a team player
Experience with courses or projects focusing on platform/embedded software development

Preferred

Prior experience in SoC peripheral interfaces like JTAG, I2C, UART, SPI, ethernet, DDR, PCIe is a plus
Prior experience in camera data processing like MIPI interfaces, ISP, video encoder is a plus
Prior experience in AMD Zynq FPGA Petalinux development is a plus

Benefits

Rivian provides robust wellness benefits
A medical insurance package for interns, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

Company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
dateFounded in 2024
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://rivianvw.tech

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kranti Garatkar
Staff Technical Program Manager
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