Internship - Cyber Security Engineering & GRC (f/m/d)

Volkswagen AG

Remote, GermanyPosted 1 month agoInternship

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Company

Volkswagen AG

Location

Remote, Germany

Employment type

Internship

Seniority

Intern

Primary category

IT Security & Cybersecurity

Secondary category

Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

Posted date

5 Mar 2026

Valid through

4 May 2026

Job description

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 Cyber Security Engineering & Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team, we are looking for an intern to contribute to enhancing our security capabilities in infotainment development.

In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience improving security features of our CI/CD pipeline, refining security risk management methods, and supporting key GRC activities. You will work alongside seasoned security experts and product development teams while deploying new structural capabilities at scale in a DevSecOps organization.

We are a team of passionate security engineers and governance specialists with a strong analytical mindset — embedded in CARIAD and the global VW Group network.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Enhance tool-based vulnerability management capabilities
Automate aggregation and visualization of vulnerabilities
Review product security risk assessments and propose improvements to risk management
Develop compliance as code PoCs and explore AI-assisted automations
Identify security management best practices within the automotive industry and beyond
Refine security interfaces with other GRC areas (e.g. quality, legal)
Assess the regulatory compliance of selected capabilities

WHO YOU ARE

Very good academic performance
Enrolled student in software engineering or related field
Excellent conceptual and analytical skills
Self-guided work ethic
Enthusiastic about tackling complex tasks
Affinity for technology and cyber security

NICE TO KNOW

Remote work options within Germany

Duration: 3 - 6 months

35 h/week

Salary: 13.90 €/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.