Master Thesis Student - Innovation Strategy in München bei CARIAD SE

At CARIAD, we're bundling and further expanding the Volkswagen Group's software expertise. We’re uniting over 6,500 global experts to build a scalable technology stack, including a software platform, unified electronic architecture and reliable connection to the automotive cloud. Our CARIDIANS are developing vehicle functions such as driver assistance systems, a next-generation infotainment platform, power electronics and charging technology, and digital services in and around the vehicle.

Our software can already be found in Volkswagen ID. models and will soon power Audi and Porsche vehicles with the E3 1.2 platform in 2024.

It's no easy task, but with experts like you, we can shape the future of mobility. Join us at CARIAD and be part of this exciting journey!

YOUR TEAM

Our "Pre-development & Future Technologies" department is looking for a master thesis student to work on a ‘fast track’ predevelopment approach along a real AI-based infotainment feature.

Both departments works on continuously evaluating future technology trends and their impact on CARIAD key technologies and future customer features. We emphasize cross-functional collaboration within the predevelopment teams as well as a continuous process and governance evolution. Our teams consist of curious people with a strong future mindset – embedded into a worldwide innovation network of the VW Group, start up ecosystem and independent research institutes.

In this role, you will combine a hands-on development approach of the infotainment team with theoretical knowledge work.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Create a new ‘fast track’ predevelopment process simultaneously applied to real AI-based infotainment features
• Identify & evaluate new AI-based development methodologies with a strong focus on process speed
• Conduct research about best practices in academic research, competitors, tech players and start-ups.
• Work closely together with the infotainment and innovation strategy teams to apply the findings in a proof-of-concept
• dInitiate and maintain the process ocumentation

WHO YOU ARE

• Good to excellent academic performance.
• Enrolled student (or bachelor's graduate starting master's program as soon as possible) in Engineering, Innovation, Technology Management, Digitalization or equivalent field.
• Knowledge in automotive development processes, e.g. by former working experience at an OEM (e.g. as intern, working student,…)
• Strong affinity to AI methodologies (LLM)
• Fluent in English and German.
• Strong analytical understanding and communication skills.
• Well-structured and independent way of working.

NICE TO KNOW

• Remote work options
• Internship
  • Duration: 3 to 6 months
  • 35-hour weeks
• Working Student
  • Duration: 6 months
  • 20 h/week, up to 35 h/week during semester break
• If you have further questions about the candidate journey at CARIAD, please contact us: careers@cariad.technology

YOUR RECRUITING CONTACT

Carmen Dörwald

At CARIAD, we value individuality and diversity. We see great strength in our differences and can all benefit from the unique perspectives of others. We strive to employ people with diverse backgrounds who have the expertise, energy and focus to advance our mission. If you're unable to submit an application because of a disability, please contact us at careers@cariad.technology.