Technical Program Management Intern - Summer

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software‑defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Help us bring to life the next generation of vehicles by taking a leading role in managing the integration of Hardware and Software through the Development Life Cycle. As part of the Software Technical Program Management Team, you will be responsible for collaborating with Electrical Hardware, Test and Development, New Product Introduction, and Product Development teams to plan, develop and manage integration test assets to support software deliverables for program milestones.

• Assisting technical teams in scoping and planning test asset needs using a systems engineering approach.
• Supporting the prioritization of components for test assets based on software delivery milestones, technical risk, and complexity.
• Aiding in software‑hardware integration efforts across the organization during development activities.
• Helping to coordinate verification test plans.
• Tracking and helping to drive technical issues to closure within the software organization.
• Providing the programs and management teams with progress updates.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous process improvements and supporting their execution.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at an accredited US university.
• Experience with Software Development Lifecycle

• Actively pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field with the intent to return to school following completion of internship.
• Experience with Systems Engineering principles
• Experience with test and validation
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Experience in Agile and Waterfall development process using Jira and other program management tools.
• Understanding of hardware/software bring‑up of distributed systems, managing project dependencies, and negotiating parallel activities to optimize project execution.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies internships & co‑ops are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the entire internship or co‑op term. If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full‑time positions at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements.

US Hourly Rate for Internships:

Hourly Rate for Palo Alto applicants: $45 - $51 USD.

Hourly Rate for Irvine applicants: $38 - $45 USD.

Hourly Rate for Illinois applicants: $33 - $40 USD.

The posted salary represents the lowest and highest ranges RV Tech reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position. Any posted salary range pertains only to the estimated starting pay for the role. Actual starting pay is based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, skillset, qualifications, specific competencies, relevant education, and location.

Total compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.

In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage. For more information on RV Tech’s comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.

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