Volkswagen

ADAS Driving Intern 6-month Internship | Unable to consider OPT/CPT - AUD001923 - Hybrid

Primary Location

• United States-California-San Jose

Description

"Vorsprung durch Technik" or, "Progress through Technology" is our company ethos and is the core belief that drives the development of every Audi vehicle. It inspires the innovative solutions, revolutionary engineering and progressive design that have become synonymous with the Audi name. And it reminds us to challenge ourselves, rewrite the rules from time to time and always fuel our pioneering spirit. The spirit that sets us apart on the racetrack and the open road. In our relentless pursuit to become the number one premium car brand in America, we need employees who share in this spirit of challenging the status quo in everything that we do.

Role Summary:

• The candidate will be placed in an interdisciplinary team working towards autonomous driving functions.
• The intern will use a prototype vehicle equipped with state of the art sensors to access to the vehicles internal communication systems.
• The internship includes evaluation and implementation of state-of-the-art algorithms to enable automated driving features.

Role Responsibilities: 

• Research and evaluation of state of the art perception, motion planning, simulation or control algorithms
• Implementation and extension of algorithms in Python or C++ for autonomous driving features
• Integration and optimization of source code for a prototype vehicle

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education-Required:

• Must be enrolled at a University/College or Graduation date must be within the last six months

Skills:

• Student must possess know-how in mapping, planning and control algorithms
• Strong background in C++ or Python
• Experience with ROS and CAN communication
• Experience with Linux systems or embedded devices
• Fluent in English, German is a plus

Specialized Skills- Required:

• Vehicle communication data
• Advanced sensor technologies
• State of the art Environment Perception data

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

• Undergraduate (Junior or Senior): $35/hour
• Graduate (Master’s): $38/hour
• PhD: $42/hour

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.