Working Student for Software Engineering for Infotainment & Car Connectivity (f/m/d)
Wir glauben, dass die Mobilität von morgen unsere Gesellschaft zum Positiven verändern wird, indem sie Menschen neue Möglichkeiten eröffnet und das Leben einfacher macht. Wir befähigen Automobile und Menschen in der ganzen Welt, sich sinnvoll mit ihrer Außenwelt zu verbinden. Gemeinsam mit unseren Kunden entwickeln wir eine große Bandbreite an innovativen Konnektivitäts-Lösungen. Ein klarer Auftrag vereint unser Team internationaler Experten über Unternehmensfunktionen hinaus, um heute daran zu arbeiten, was Menschen morgen bewegt.
All dies leisten wir für Volkswagen als der weltweit führende Anbieter nachhaltiger Mobilität.
Let's connect!
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
Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE, 44803
Working Student for Software Engineering for Infotainment & Car Connectivity (f/m/d)
Wir glauben, dass die Mobilität von morgen unsere Gesellschaft zum Positiven verändern wird, indem sie Menschen neue Möglichkeiten eröffnet und das Leben einfacher macht. Wir befähigen Automobile und Menschen in der ganzen Welt, sich sinnvoll mit ihrer Außenwelt zu verbinden. Gemeinsam mit unseren Kunden entwickeln wir eine große Bandbreite an innovativen Konnektivitäts-Lösungen. Ein klarer Auftrag vereint unser Team internationaler Experten über Unternehmensfunktionen hinaus, um heute daran zu arbeiten, was Menschen morgen bewegt.
All dies leisten wir für Volkswagen als der weltweit führende Anbieter nachhaltiger Mobilität.
Let's connect!
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
Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE, 44803
Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE, 44803