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Intern - Software

CompanyValeo
LocationChennai
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As a Graduate Intern, you will assist in software development, testing, and quality assurance for automotive embedded software. You will work closely with senior engineers and participate in various tasks including code development, debugging, and hardware support.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
37707
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
As a technology company and partner to all automakers and new mobility players, Valeo innovates to make mobility cleaner, safer and smarter. Valeo is a technological and industrial leader in electrification, driving assistance systems, reinvention of the interior experience and lighting everywhere. These four areas, vital to the transformation of mobility, are the Group's growth drivers. Valeo in figures: 20 billion euros in sales in 2022; 109,900 employees at December 31, 2022; 29 countries, 183 plants, 21 research centers, 44 development centers, 18 distribution platforms. Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange. -- Valeo, entreprise technologique, partenaire de tous les constructeurs automobiles et des nouveaux acteurs de la mobilité, œuvre pour une mobilité plus propre, plus sûre et plus intelligente, grâce à ses innovations. Valeo dispose d’un leadership technologique et industriel dans l’électrification, les aides à la conduite, la réinvention de la vie à bord et l'éclairage à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur du véhicule. Ces quatre domaines, essentiels à la transformation de la mobilité, sont les vecteurs de croissance du Groupe. Valeo en chiffres : 20 milliards d’euros de CA en 2022 ; 109 900 collaborateurs au 31 décembre 2022 ; 29 pays, 183 sites de production, 21 centres de recherche, 44 centres de développement, 18 plateformes de distribution. Valeo est coté à la Bourse de Paris.
About the Role

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

We are seeking enthusiastic and talented Engineering Graduates to join our team as Interns, focusing on the dynamic field of Automotive Embedded Software. This internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, working on cutting-edge technologies that power next-generation vehicles.Seeking enthusiastic Engineering Graduates for an Automotive Embedded Software Internship. Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology for next-generation vehicles in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Graduate Intern, you will work closely with senior engineers and be an active member of the development and testing team, focusing on the following key areas:

1. Software Development and Implementation

  • Code Development: Assist in the development and modification of embedded C firmware for specific Electronic Control Unit (ECU) functions, adhering to coding standards (e.g., MISRA C).

  • Module Integration: Help integrate software modules (e.g., drivers, communication stacks, application code) into the main ECU software build.

  • Documentation: Maintain clear and concise documentation for the developed code modules and configurations.

  • Configuration: Learn and assist in the configuration of AUTOSAR or similar basic software layers (BSW) components.

2. Testing, Debugging, and Quality Assurance

  • Unit Testing: Develop and execute basic Unit Tests for individual software components to ensure functional correctness.

  • Debugging: Utilize debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, in-circuit emulators) to identify, analyze, and resolve simple software defects/bugs in the embedded code.

  • Integration Testing: Support the team during integration testing phases, verifying the interaction between different software and hardware components.

  • Test Scripting: Write and maintain simple Python or similar scripts to automate repetitive testing tasks and process test data.

3. Hardware & Communication Support

  • Setup & Environment: Assist in setting up and maintaining the hardware benches, development boards, and testing environments (e.g., flashing the ECU, verifying power supply).

  • Data Analysis: Monitor and capture vehicle network communication data (e.g., CAN messages) using tools like CANoe/CANalyzer for diagnostic and validation purposes.

  • Troubleshooting: Perform initial triage on hardware-software integration issues observed during testing.

4. AI Tool Deployment Support:

  • Programming Languages: MATLAB Strong proficiency required. Ability to use the Database Toolbox and Statistics & Machine Learning Toolbox.

  • Python: Essential for understanding legacy scripts, data conversion pipelines, and Jupyter Notebooks on GCP

  • Key Responsibilities: Tooling & Automation Support: Assist in the validation and deployment of in-house or commercial AI/ML-based tools used for code analysis, testing, or quality assurance pipelines.

5. Learning and Process Adherence

  • Process Compliance: Understand and adhere to the established automotive development lifecycle (e.g., V-Model) and quality processes.

  • Continuous Learning: Actively participate in training sessions and mentorship programs to rapidly acquire domain knowledge in automotive electronics and industry standards (e.g., ISO 26262, ASPICE).

  • Reporting: Clearly report work status, issues, and test results to the assigned mentor/supervisor.

Category

Must-to-Have

Nice-to-Have

Languages

* C (Strong foundation and basic pointer concepts)

* C++ (Basic object-oriented concepts)

 

* Python (Scripting for automation)

* MATLAB/Simulink (Model-based development)

 

* SQL querying in GCP

Development Tools

* Basic knowledge of IDEs (e.g., Eclipse)

* Version Control using Git or SVN

 

* Familiarity with Debugging Tools (e.g., GDB)

* Automotive tool chains like Vector CANoe/CANalyzer

Testing Tools

* Exposure to Unit Testing frameworks

* Basic knowledge of Test Automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest)

Category

Must-to-Have

Nice-to-Have

Microcontrollers

* Understanding of Microcontroller/Microprocessor architecture (e.g., memory, registers, peripherals)

* Exposure to Automotive-grade MCUs (e.g., AURIX, Renesas, NXP)

Operating Systems

* Basic concepts of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or Operating System concepts

* Knowledge of AUTOSAR layered architecture and basic concepts

Hardware Exposure

* Ability to read basic Schematics and Datasheets

* Experience with Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) setup

Category

Must-to-Have

Nice-to-Have

Protocols

* Basic understanding of serial communication: UART, SPI, I2C

* Automotive communication protocols: CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet

Concepts

* Understanding of Interrupts, Timers, and ADC

* Knowledge of Diagnostics (UDS/OBD) and Functional Safety (ISO 26262)

Category

Must-to-Have

Nice-to-Have

Domain Knowledge

* Basic understanding of vehicle electrical architecture

* Exposure to Power Electronics or electric vehicle (EV) concepts and  Battery Management Systems (BMS).

Category

Must-to-Have

Nice-to-Have

Domain Knowledge

* Data Science & Machine Learning Fundamentals

* Proficiency in SQL (specifically with GCP)

* Time series Machine learning algorithms

Hands-on Experience / Project Exposure

Candidates should highlight any experience in the following areas:

  • Academic Projects using microcontrollers like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or any 8/16/32-bit MCU.

  • Building and debugging simple embedded firmware from scratch.

  • Developing Python scripts for data processing or simple automation tasks.

  • Exposure to basic circuit design and prototyping (e.g., soldering, breadboarding).

  • Participation in Technical Competitions or Hackathons related to robotics or embedded systems.Candidates should highlight experience in:

Soft Skills (Essential for Intern Success)

These skills are crucial for thriving in a professional team environment:

  • Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to logically approach and debug complex problems.

  • Eagerness to Learn: A proactive attitude and genuine curiosity for automotive technology.

  • Excellent Communication: Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to team members.

  • Team Player: Capable of collaborating effectively within a diverse team.

  • Ownership and Accountability: Taking responsibility for assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.

We encourage students from the following engineering disciplines to apply:

  • Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)

  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)

  • Instrumentation & Control Engineering (ICE)

  • Computer Science Engineering (CSE)

Job:

R&D Trainee/Apprentice/VIE

Organization:

Software Design

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Job Type:

Trainee / Internship

Job Posting Date:

2026-01-11

Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com

Key Skills
CC++PythonMATLABSQLEmbedded SoftwareDebuggingUnit TestingAUTOSARMicrocontrollersData AnalysisAI ToolsCommunication ProtocolsProblem-SolvingTeamworkAnalytical Skills
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