Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America is hiring a
Engineering Intern, Middleware

Summary

The internship is for the middleware team at Mercedes-Benz, focusing on developing offline tools for level L2-L4 autonomous vehicles. The candidate will work in C++, potentially writing patents and scientific papers, and present research topics to Daimler internal group.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Physics or related fields
• Advanced coding skills in C++ (at least starting at C++11)
• Advanced knowledge in general software engineering (git, Linux, build systems, design patterns, automated testing, debugging)
• Experience with C++ in real-time systems (memory management, deterministic algorithm design)
• Experience scripting languages (e. g. Python, shell script)
• Solid mathematical understanding
• Experience with agile software development methods
• Good communication skills, ability to formulate thoughts and ideas precisely in verbal and written form
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing boundary conditions

Responsibilities

• Developing high-quality source code (C++) by applying best-practice software engineering methods
• Testing and integration of the product offline
• Collaborating with our stakeholders and development partners
• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high quality software with a measurable customer value
• Potentially writing patents and scientific papers and engaging with the scientific community
• Present and demonstrate research topics to Daimler internal group

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with React.js or Rust would be a plus
• Experience with graph theory
• Experience with static scheduling
• Experience with real-time programming of embedded platforms and their operating systems

Benefits

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Sick Time