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Software Engineering Fellow

Volkswagen Group of America
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Software Engineering Fellow

 

VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities. A bright future.

Innovation. Sophistication. Optimization. This is our Passion.

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.  Here in the US, we are blending German engineering with American ingenuity.

At the Innovation & Engineering Center California (IECC), we represent the Volkswagen Group in applied research and development. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we create bold new ideas for the Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Porsche brands. We’re a team of engineers, designers, scientists, and psychologists looking to develop innovations for future generations of cars, and to transfer technologies from many industries and research institutions into the automotive domain. Our mission is to drive change which means we are not only impacting one of the world’s largest car makers, but also the lives of millions of people. Are you ready to join us?

 

 

Software Engineering Fellowship (6 month minimum commitment)

 

Role Summary:

The team develops next‑generation infotainment applications and platform features for Android Automotive–based systems. Our work spans software design and implementation, integration of diverse software components and in‑depth analysis of technical requirements to ensure high‑quality and seamless in‑vehicle user experiences. The Fellow will support the team across these areas, including hands‑on development tasks, assisting with integration workflows and contributing to tools or processes that improve productivity and software quality.

 

Role Responsibilities:

  • Support the engineering team in Android application development, including hands‑on coding in Kotlin/Java
  • Help investigate and analyze logs, system behavior and integration issues to support debugging activities
  • Participate in infotainment feature testing to gain exposure to in-vehicle user experience and HMI flows
  • Assist in maintaining internal development documentation, including build instructions and technical notes
  • Provide support with software component integration, including building, flashing and validation
  • Contribute to tooling or automation scripts to improve development workflows and boost team productivity.

 

Skills:

Qualifications, Specialized Skills, Knowledge or Other Requirements:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field(STEM)
  • Coursework or experience with Kotlin (preferred) and/or Java
  • Basic understanding of Android application development (Android Studio, Gradle, ADB, debugging tools)
  • GitHub and Git knowledge
  • Experience with C/C++ and/or Python is a plus
  • Experience or familiarity with Android Automotive OS and/or AOSP is a plus
  • Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to learn new technologies quickly

Required:

  • Android Automotive–based infotainment software builds, including application layers, system services and logs for development and debugging
  • Traces, logs, and diagnostic data from infotainment systems and development vehicles/benches
  • Access to pre‑production or development vehicles for testing and software validation

 

In Belmont, California, the hourly rates for this role are based on level of education:

Undergraduate (Junior or Senior): $35/hour

Graduate (Master’s): $38/hour

PhD: $42/hour

 

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.