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Software Engineering Intern - Connected Systems

at Rivianvw Tech

Irvine, California; Palo Alto, California, remote, internship, USD 40–51 / hour

posted 04 Sept 2026

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  • MQTT
  • Java
  • C++
  • Go
  • Kafka
  • Redis
  • DynamoDB
  • EKS
  • CAN
  • IoT Core
  • Kinesis
  • AWS
  • Lambda
  • Python

About the role

At RV Tech, we develop next-gen vehicle features that include remote commands from mobile apps, OTA software updates, real time vehicle telemetry, and fleet management tools. All of which rely on cloud, connectivity, and integration software working together at scale. As a Connected Systems intern, you will work on the backend services, integration layers, or connectivity infrastructure that keep vehicles talking to the cloud reliably. This may involve high throughput data pipelines, distributed cloud services, or the software that validates features work end to end across the vehicle.

Specific project areas vary by team and may include:

- Building and testing backend services that process vehicle telemetry and remote commands at fleet scale

- Developing event driven, distributed systems using tools such as Kafka, Kinesis, or Redis

- Contributing to cross domain systems integration and validation work, ensuring vehicle features function correctly end to end

- Supporting connectivity infrastructure, including the messaging and communication layers linking vehicle, mobile app, and cloud

- Working with cloud native infrastructure on AWS (EKS, Lambda, DynamoDB, IoT Core)

What you would do

- Design, develop, and test software components within an existing distributed or connectivity system

- Write clean, maintainable code in Python, Go, C++, or Java depending on the team

- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and debugging sessions with your team

- Contribute to test automation and validation for integration or connectivity features

- Document your work and present progress to your team throughout the internship

What they are looking for

Minimum

- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited US university

- Proficient in at least one of Python, Go, C++, or Java

- Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, with intent to return to school after the internship

Read from jobs.ashbyhq.com, last seen 3d ago.

- Exposure to distributed systems, event driven architecture, or cloud platforms, AWS preferred

- Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN or MQTT, or IoT concepts

- Coursework or project experience with backend development, systems integration, or test automation

What comes with it

We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs https://rvtech.mybenefits.life/.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board https://app.ashbyhq.com/internal/job-board/b10a9912-eb45-4a84-9a34-84b2a459923a.