Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 1 month ago
Software Engineering Intern, Connected Systems - Summer 2026
Irvine, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$40/hr - $51/hr
Start in 2026 SummerRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on the future of automotive technology, particularly in electric vehicles. The role involves developing and maintaining high-performance distributed systems, ensuring system reliability, and implementing core services within the Cloud Gateway and connected infrastructure.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy distributed systems and applications with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance
Work with event-driven architectures, leveraging technologies like Kafka and Redis to build efficient and fault-tolerant systems
Implement, monitor, and debug applications, ensuring high availability and low latency
Develop, deploy, and maintain solutions on cloud platforms, particularly AWS
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited US university
Proficient in either Go (GoLang), Python, or C++ programming
Preferred
Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field with the intent to return to school following completion of internship
Proficient with Redis for caching, session storage, or distributed data structures
Demonstrated experience with Distributed Systems
Experience with Cloud Platforms
Experience with CI/CD
Understanding of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana Labs, or Amazon CloudWatch environments
Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
Benefits
Flex Time Off
Retirement savings plans
Medical, vision and dental coverage
Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
Founded in 2024
1001-5000 employees
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