Working Student / Internship - Test Automation for ADAS (m/f/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

In our team, we shape the overall strategy for verifying and validating advanced driver assistance functions. We ensure that software features are tested consistently, efficiently, and with a strong focus on automation.  

Our work spans the full testing lifecycle from defining test concepts to planning, executing, and continuously improving test activities across both software and hardware products. A central part of our mission is to build and integrate state-of-the-art test automation frameworks that enable fast, scalable, and repeatable testing in different simulation environments.  

Join us to help drive quality and innovation in future driver assistance systems as part of a motivated team dedicated to smart and automated testing solutions. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Work in our test automation team with a focus on AI-assisted testing for ADAS
• Develop and operate AI agents to generate test cases and propose edge scenarios from requirements, logs, and simulation data
• Automate test result analysis by designing and building AI agents to optimize regressions, triage failures, and produce concise summaries
• Implement and maintain test suites for SiL/SoL and HiL/HoL environments
• Extend our CI/CD pipeline workflows to orchestrate tests, manage artifacts, and collect metrics at scale
• Publish results and metadata to our analytics platforms and help build role‑specific dashboards for testers, management, and other stakeholders

WHO YOU ARE

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Automotive Engineering, or a related field 
• Experience with AI/LLM‑supported workflows (e.g., building agents, prompt engineering, using model APIs or frameworks) 
• Strong Python skills and proficiency in SQL and databases 
• Solid foundations in software engineering; familiarity with software testing and simulation environments is a plus 
• Familiarity with CI/CD, GitHub, and Linux/Unix is a plus 
• Fluent communication skills in English (written and spoken)

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.