About the role

Connected Systems intern building backend, cloud, and connectivity software for Rivian-Volkswagen electric vehicles. Supporting telemetry, remote commands, distributed systems, and end-to-end vehicle integration.

Responsibilities

Work on backend services, integration layers, or connectivity infrastructure that keep vehicles reliably communicating with the cloud
Build and test backend services processing vehicle telemetry and remote commands at fleet scale
Develop event-driven, distributed systems using tools such as Kafka, Kinesis, or Redis
Contribute to cross-domain systems integration and validation to ensure vehicle features function end to end
Support connectivity infrastructure and messaging layers linking vehicles, mobile apps, and cloud systems
Work with AWS cloud-native infrastructure, including EKS, Lambda, DynamoDB, and IoT Core
Design, develop, and test software components within distributed or connectivity systems
Write maintainable code in Python, Go, C++, or Java
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and debugging sessions
Contribute to test automation and validation for integration or connectivity features
Document work and present progress to the team throughout the internship

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited Canadian 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 (preferred)
Intent to return to school after the internship (preferred)
Exposure to distributed systems, event driven architecture, or cloud platforms; AWS preferred (preferred)
Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN or MQTT, or IoT concepts (preferred)
Coursework or project experience with backend development, systems integration, or test automation (preferred)
Currently authorized to work for any employer in Canada
Ability to relocate for the program to the Vancouver office location