Software Automation Engineering 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.

Join the team as a Software Automation Engineering Intern. You will be instrumental in improving and maintaining RV Tech’s automation library and designing software automation for end‑to‑end customer use cases. This role has a strong focus on coding and hands‑on automation work.

• Develop, design, document, and maintain software automation of end‑to‑end customer use cases.
• Ensure the automation framework is robust and modular through utility files and structured tests.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in the automation framework and test cases.
• Write test code to test for quality, robustness, and functional correctness
  , including edge cases.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at an accredited U.S. university.
• Proficient in Python.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field with the intent to return to school following completion of internship.
• Experience with continuous integration tools
  , such as Jenkins.
• Familiarity with Android and Linux systems.
• Knowledge of working with scripting languages like Python, Perl, Ruby, etc.
• Understanding of Software Engineering Development Process.
• Knowledge of working with CI/CD systems.

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.

External candidates can apply for this role through the RV Tech Careers site  If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board https://inte

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status,…