Software Engineering Intern - Over-the-Air

Location: Palo Alto, California, US
Recruiter: Rivian
Date posted: Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Job Description:
About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotives next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, were 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, well map a new way forward. Working together, well create a future thats more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. Role Summary Internship Term: Winter 2026 (January 2026 - August 2026) Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates.To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between December 2026 through June 2028 If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions on our Rivian careers site. Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements. We are looking for a Software Engineer Co-op to join our Over-the-Air (OTA) team. The OTA team builds C++ and Rustbased software services that support secure and reliable software updates and communication between in-vehicle systems and the cloud. In this role, youll have the opportunity to learn and contribute to real-world middleware development for embedded systems. Youll work under the guidance of experienced engineers to implement features, write unit tests, and help improve the reliability and performance of our OTA platform. Responsibilities Contribute to the design and development of OTA middleware services using Modern C++ or Rust. Assist in implementing communication and data handling components that connect in-vehicle systems to cloud services. Write and maintain unit tests (e.g., using GTest or GMock) to ensure software quality. Learn about and apply operating system concepts such as threading, concurrency, and resource management in an embedded Linux environment. Help with debugging and performance tuning in resource-constrained systems. Collaborate with team members from connectivity and cloud groups to support end-to-end OTA workflows. Gain experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/2, gRPC) and data serialization (Protocol Buffers). Qualifications Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at an accredited university Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Coursework or project experience in C++ or Rust. Interest in learning about distributed systems, networking, or embedded software. Familiarity with Linux environments and basic command-line tools. Good problem-solving and debugging skills. Strong teamwork and communication skills. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Internships: The range of pay for internships is 25.00-51.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, and other factors permitted by law. Rivian provides robust wellness benefits, and 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. Equal Opportunity 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, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. 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