Working Student - Software Development Entertainment (m/w/d) - Inklusiver Job 🦼 🦻 🦯

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 Radio & Media team, we are currently looking for a working student. In your role you get first-hand experience in Infotainment and will be an integral part of the team that works on connected Radio and Media functions.

We are a passionate and forward-thinking team shaping the future of in-car entertainment. With deep expertise in Connected Radio & Media, we are building a scalable and adaptable platform that delivers market-leading features and an outstanding user experience.

We work in a cross-functional, agile setup that fosters collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning. Our team values open communication, innovation, and a strong commitment to quality. Together, we create solutions that make a real impact for our customers and set new standards in automotive entertainment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Ability to support the compilation and basic setup of Android‑based applications (e.g., Radio App) together with senior developers or external partners as part of Proof of Concept activities
• Willingness to assist in maintaining and updating software testbenches, including simple troubleshooting tasks
• Basic skills to help set up backend services (e.g., Connected Radio backend) in a controlled environment under guidance from the team
• Motivation to further develop and enhance existing Android applications (e.g., AndroidMedia Test App) by implementing smaller features or improvements
• Strong learning mindset, reliability and readiness to support experienced engineers in daily development tasks
• Support feature implementation and bug fixing in an agile Android development environment using GitHub, JIRA and Confluence
• Assist in creating technical concepts and documentation for Android Automotive OS applications and partner integrations

WHO YOU ARE

• Enrolled student in the area of Computer Science / Informatics, Software Engineering
• Basic knowledge of Android development (Kotlin/Java) and interest in applying these skills in an automotive environment
• Motivation to support tasks such as compiling applications, maintaining testbenches, setting up backend services and extending existing Android apps
• Curiosity, reliability and a strong willingness to learn from experienced engineers while contributing to team objectives
• Comfort working in an agile development setup and collaborating with internal teams as well as external partners
• Structured and independent way of working
• Fluent in English. Intermediate German skills would be ideal

NICE TO KNOW

• Remote work options within Germany
• 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.