Internship / Working Student - Infotainment Apps Testing & Tooling (f/m/d)

Internship / Working Student - Infotainment Apps Testing & Tooling (f/m/d)

Job ID:  26492
Company:  CARIAD SE
Location: 

Ingolstadt, DE, 85053

Department:  Apprenticeship & Study
Career Level:  Students
Working Model:  Part-time possible
Contract Type:  Fixed-term
Remote Working:  By agreement
Posting Date:  Aug 4, 2026

Internship / Working Student - Infotainment Apps Testing & Tooling (f/m/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 Smartphone Integration and Cross Apps team, we are currently looking for working student. In your role you get first-hand experience in developing, maintaining, and operating infotainment test environments and will be an integral part of the team that works on innovative solutions for infotainment validation. 
Our team develops and validates infotainment applications that are used in the vehicle. To ensure high quality and efficient collaboration, we operate and maintain infotainment test setups that can be accessed remotely by developers and testers. We continuously improve our testing infrastructure, tooling, and automation capabilities to support the development of our solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Support the development and maintenance of tooling used for remote access to test setups
  • Create, maintain, and improve test specifications and test cases for infotainment applications
  • Learn, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot test environments
  • Execute and document tests for applications such as Keyboard, Smartlight, Global Search, and Settings
  • Support innovation initiatives and contribute to the automation of testing and validation processes
  • Collaborate closely with developers, testers, and product teams in an agile environment

WHO YOU ARE

  • Enrolled student in the area of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field 
  • Interest in automotive infotainment systems and software quality assurance 
  • Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
  • Structured and independent way of working 
  • Good communication skills and willingness to learn new technologies

NICE TO KNOW

  • Remote work options within Germany
  • Internship:
    • Duration: 3 - 6 months
    • 35 hours/week
    • Salary: 13,90 €/hour  
  • Working Student:    
    • 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 Smartphone Integration and Cross Apps team, we are currently looking for working student. In your role you get first-hand experience in developing, maintaining, and operating infotainment test environments and will be an integral part of the team that works on innovative solutions for infotainment validation. 
Our team develops and validates infotainment applications that are used in the vehicle. To ensure high quality and efficient collaboration, we operate and maintain infotainment test setups that can be accessed remotely by developers and testers. We continuously improve our testing infrastructure, tooling, and automation capabilities to support the development of our solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Support the development and maintenance of tooling used for remote access to test setups
  • Create, maintain, and improve test specifications and test cases for infotainment applications
  • Learn, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot test environments
  • Execute and document tests for applications such as Keyboard, Smartlight, Global Search, and Settings
  • Support innovation initiatives and contribute to the automation of testing and validation processes
  • Collaborate closely with developers, testers, and product teams in an agile environment

WHO YOU ARE

  • Enrolled student in the area of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field 
  • Interest in automotive infotainment systems and software quality assurance 
  • Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
  • Structured and independent way of working 
  • Good communication skills and willingness to learn new technologies

NICE TO KNOW

  • Remote work options within Germany
  • Internship:
    • Duration: 3 - 6 months
    • 35 hours/week
    • Salary: 13,90 €/hour  
  • Working Student:    
    • 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:  26492
Company:  CARIAD SE
Location: 

Ingolstadt, DE, 85053

Department:  Apprenticeship & Study
Career Level:  Students
Working Model:  Part-time possible
Contract Type:  Fixed-term
Remote Working:  By agreement
Posting Date:  Aug 4, 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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