Job Description

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.
Role Summary:

Internship Term:

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.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to our product public release cycle: test mobile app new features and regression features. Cooperate with product owners, product managers, developers, engineers and integration managers to Integrate new features on mobile app with Rivian Truck and SUV and Rivian cloud. Identify potential problems and work with developers to resolve application bottlenecks. Design test plan, test cases and test execution plan for our products. Improve the release process. Develop internal tools for various teams to enhance efficiency. Such as automation framework for web or mobile, API testing framework, performance testing, vehicle simulators, and software to control hardware Design and develop DevOps pipelines with CI tools: Jenkins, Gitlab, AWS, Docker and more This position requires hands-on physical interaction with hardware in the Vancouver office.

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 or software/computer engineering or electrical engineering. Have an interest in breaking products and finding issues and providing solutions. Love to work in office environment Familiarity with some coding languages. Preferably Python Familiarity with code versioning tools and use Git bash Familiarity with iOS, Android, MacOS, Linux and Windows. Able to configure and manage these platforms Top-notch teamwork and communication skills. Good at documentation to share knowledge. Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to collaboratively work with and influence cross-functional Ability to adapt fast-paced development environments Eager to learn and make changes on EV industry Experience with Agile and related tools preferred Work with automation framework and CICD preferred Have previous software testing and understand the product release cycle preferred Experience with electronic parts with firmware, electrical equipment, and other hardware preferred

Company Statements:
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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. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.####

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies ("Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies") may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

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