Working Student - Automotive System Development (m/f/d)

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Working Student - Automotive System Development (m/f/d)

Working Student - Automotive System Development (m/f/d)

Job ID:  28986

Company:  CARIAD SE

Location: 

Ingolstadt, DE, 85053

Department:  Apprenticeship & Study

Career Level:  Students

Working Model:  Part-time

Contract Type:  Fixed-term

Remote Working:  By agreement

Posting Date:  Aug 17, 2026

Working Student - Automotive System Development (m/f/d)

We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche – supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone.

Join us and be part of this exciting journey!

YOUR TEAM

To support our development team working on a high-performance computing and integration ECU, we are looking for a motivated working student. You will gain first-hand experience in advanced automotive system development and become an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. Our focus is the development and optimization of vehicle software for a central ECU within the Volkswagen Group's premium E/E Architecture. The team works across the full spectrum of modern automotive engineering, including E/E Architecture, Automotive Bus Communication, In-Vehicle Diagnostics & Update, Safety & Security and Testing. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Support the team in solving complex technical challenges
  • Contribute to system development activities across different disciplines
  • Take ownership of individual work packages and technical topics
  • Support requirements engineering, analysis, and documentation
  • Collaborate with experts from different engineering domains

WHO YOU ARE

  • Enrolled student in the area of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering or similar field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn
  • Basic knowledge in Automotive communication protocols (LIN, CAN, Automotive Ethernet)
  • Basic knowledge in Automotive E/E Architectures
  • Basic knowledge in AUTOSAR or Linux-based systems
  • Basic knowledge of one or more of the following areas is a plus: Vehicle diagnostics, Functional safety, Cybersecurity, Requirements engineering

NICE TO KNOW

  • Remote work options within Germany
  • Duration: 6 months (with the option to extend up to two years)
  • 20 hours/week, up to 35 hours/week during the semester break
  • Salary: 17,80€/hour

At CARIAD, we embrace individuality and diversity because we believe our differences make us stronger. We actively seek to build teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at careers@cariad.technology - we are happy to support you.

We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche – supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone.

Join us and be part of this exciting journey!

YOUR TEAM

To support our development team working on a high-performance computing and integration ECU, we are looking for a motivated working student. You will gain first-hand experience in advanced automotive system development and become an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. Our focus is the development and optimization of vehicle software for a central ECU within the Volkswagen Group's premium E/E Architecture. The team works across the full spectrum of modern automotive engineering, including E/E Architecture, Automotive Bus Communication, In-Vehicle Diagnostics & Update, Safety & Security and Testing. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

WHO YOU ARE

NICE TO KNOW

  • Remote work options within Germany
  • Duration: 6 months (with the option to extend up to two years)
  • 20 hours/week, up to 35 hours/week during the semester break
  • Salary: 17,80€/hour

At CARIAD, we embrace individuality and diversity because we believe our differences make us stronger. We actively seek to build teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at careers@cariad.technology - we are happy to support you.

Job ID:  28986

Company:  CARIAD SE

Location: 

Ingolstadt, DE, 85053

Department:  Apprenticeship & Study

Career Level:  Students

Working Model:  Part-time

Contract Type:  Fixed-term

Remote Working:  By agreement

Posting Date:  Aug 17, 2026

Why CARIAD?

We believe that how we work together is just as important as the technology we create. We strive to take action with a can-do attitude, and value speed over perfection. We aim to collaborate with mutual trust, taking accountability for our actions. We foster transparency and welcome diverse perspectives as we learn, adapt, and grow together

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