Embedded Systems Software Engineering Intern at UIUC Research Park (January- August 2027)

About Us

Candidates should be available from January 11, 2027 to August 13, 2027.

Role Summary

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will support the Infotainment Platform Enablement team focused on next-generation infotainment platforms. The team enables early hardware bring-up develops manufacturing validation software, and builds system-level workload emulation and diagnostics frameworks to de-risk high compute automotive platforms well ahead of production. This role offers hands-on exposure to embedded systems, hardware-software integration, vehicle workload emulation, and large-scale diagnostics telemetry systems running on cutting-edge compute platforms.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and implementation of a Software Application Framework for infotainment and validation systems
• Support hardware bring-up and validation of Electrical Control Units (ECUs)
• Develop test utilities and manufacturing software in C/C++ and Python
• Assist in emulating vehicle workloads to validate system behavior and power/performance characteristics
• Debug hardware and software integration issues across subsystems (camera, display, audio, connectivity, sensors)
• Collect, analyze, and visualize diagnostics telemetry data to support root cause analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver scalable solutions

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and/or Python
• Understanding of embedded systems fundamentals
• Must be located in Champaign, IL and able to work out of our office in the Research Park.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to embedded platform architecture (GPU, PCIe, camera pipelines, high-speed interfaces)
• Prior experience with high-compute platforms such as NVIDIA, Qualcomm, or equivalent SoCs
• Coursework or internship experience involving:
• Camera / Display / Audio subsystems
• WiFi / Bluetooth / networking interfaces
• Linux-based embedded systems
• Experience with telemetry, data processing, or analytics tools (e.g., Databricks or equivalent data platforms) is a plus

Total Rewards

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.

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.

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.

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