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Intern, ADAS/AD Software Engineering - Planning & Control Intern, ADAS/AD Software Engineering - Planning & Control Intern, ADAS/AD Software Engineering - Planning & Control

CompanyVolkswagen AG
LocationSan Jose
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will research and develop path-following and vehicle motion planning algorithms within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include implementing and refining algorithms in C++ and integrating source code for prototype vehicle applications.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
108150
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group is made up of ten brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge, ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche and Ducati. Our group sells vehicles in 153 countries and operates 114 production plants worldwide. Each working day, around 675,000 employees worldwide produce cars, are involved in vehicle-related services or work in the other fields of business. Our goal is to make mobility sustainable for us and for future generations. Our promise: With electric drive, digital networking and autonomous driving, we make the automobile clean, quiet, intelligent and safe. At the same time, our core product becomes even more emotional and offers a completely new driving experience. It is also becoming part of the solution when it comes to climate and environmental protection. In this way, the car can continue to be a cornerstone of contemporary, individual and affordable mobility in the future. #Shapingmobility Imprint & Legal: http://vw.de/legal-notice DAT: http://vw.de/dat
About the Role

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

Brief Role Description

This position is a career level Intern and is located in San Jose, CA role classification of Fully On Site

 

  • The candidate will be placed in an interdisciplinary team working towards autonomous driving functions.
  • The intern will research and develop path-following and vehicle motion planning algorithm.
  • The internship offers hands-on experience in evaluating and implementing algorithms to enhance vehicle control smoothness.

 

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Engage in a motion planning project encompassing online path replanning and control signal optimization.
  • Research and assess various motion controller algorithms.
  • Implement and refine algorithms in C++ using quadratic programming framework.
  • Integrate and optimize source code for prototype vehicle applications.

Qualification requirements

  • Must be a master’s or Ph.D. student enrolled at a University/College or Graduation date must be within the last six months.
  • Fundamental understanding of controllers such as Model Predictive Control (MPC) and Model Predictive Path Integral (MPPI).
  • Strong background in C++.
  • Experience with ROS/ROS2 framework.
  • Familiarity with quadratic programming frameworks or parallel programming frameworks.
  • Fluent in English, German is a plus.

 

In San Jose, California, the hourly rates for this role are based on level of education:

 

Graduate (Master's): $38/hr

PhD: $42/hr 

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

 

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

 

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Key Skills
C++Autonomous drivingMotion planningPath-followingModel Predictive ControlMPCMPPIROSROS2Quadratic programmingParallel programmingAlgorithm developmentControl signal optimizationVehicle control
Categories
SoftwareEngineeringTechnologyScience & Research