Working Student for Software Engineering for Infotainment & Car Connectivity (f/m/d)

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Brief Role Description

At Volkswagen Infotainment GmbH, we are the center of excellence for connected vehicle technologies within the Volkswagen Group. Our mission is to develop cutting-edge infotainment and connectivity solutions – from Android Automotive OS and intuitive user experiences and seamless vehicle communication.

You will join an international, agile development team working on the middleware of the Volkswagen Operating System – enabling next-generation connected infotainment features.

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Develop tools and plugins to support the software development process in the Connected Infotainment domain
• Design and implement proof-of-concept features for next-generation connected vehicle services, such as:
  • Online services (e.g., streaming, navigation, remote vehicle access)
  • Vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication
  • Android Automotive OS-based applications and integrations
• Analyze and visualize software metrics to improve system performance and user experience
• Present your results to stakeholders and within the development team

Qualification requirements

• Enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Media Informatics, Cognitive Science, or a related field
• Initial hands-on experience in software development, ideally in infotainment or mobile environments
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python; experience with Java/Kotlin for Android is a strong plus
  • Familiarity with Android development or Android Automotive OS is highly desirable
• Interest in connected vehicle technologies, UX design, or machine learning
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development practices
• Strong analytical thinking, team spirit, and a self-driven working style
• Fluent in English; German is a plus

Why Join Us

• Work on future-oriented technologies that will shape the in-car experience for millions of users
• Gain deep insights into the complex world of connected vehicle software
• Be part of an open, dynamic team with plenty of room for personal and professional growth

Relevant Soft Skills

• Critical thinking
• Analytical thinking
• Innovative thinking
• Creativity / Creative thinking
• Teamwork skills
• Designing self-correction and self-development
• Self-organization

Relevant Hard Skills regarding…

• Agile working
• C++
• Programming language Java
• Programming language Python
• Embedded system
• Operating system Linux
• User-centered Design (UX/UI)
• Software development

Hast Du Fragen zu einer Schwerbehinderung oder Gleichstellung?

Dann ist unsere Schwerbehindertenvertretung gerne für Dich da: schwerbehindertenvertretung@volkswagen-infotainment.com