Intern – Virtual testing in the cloud for autonomous driving/driver assistance in Dresden bei IAV GmbH

IAV GmbH

This challenge awaits you:

The Intelligent Perception Functions department at IAV GmbH is developing a platform that will be used to automatically test autonomous driving functions and driver assistance functions using virtual development methods.

For this purpose, a separate cluster of individual Docker containers is used for each test run, the combination of which simulates the environment and the vehicle alongside the autonomous driving function to be tested.

Within this project, a variety of development tasks are conceivable as part of an internship; we would be happy to clarify details with you in an interview.

Your Tasks:

Programming of interfaces & automation processes (scripting)
Creating new Docker containers
Integration of further simulation environments, such as CarMaker
Establishment of a test control system
Development of an evaluation function to categorize the individual test cases

Necessary Skills:

Ongoing studies in the field of computer science, mechatronics or a comparable STEM degree program
Good programming skills in Python
Systematic and structured way of working as well as a cooperative and independent working style
Good analytical and conceptual skills
Good knowledge of English

Desired Skills:

Programming skills in C++
First experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
Initial experience with simulation environments such as Carla or CarMaker

Remuneration is based on our collective wage and salary agreement. The current monthly salary for this position is EUR 979.00. From February 2025, the monthly salary for this position will be EUR 1,012.00.

You won’t just be working anywhere as a student at IAV. You’ll be right in the middle of it all. Real projects. Exciting future tasks. Completely integrated and side-by-side with IAV experts. Lots of responsibility and at the same time lots of freedom, combining university and work. The result is the best prospects for your professional development. And attractive compensation in accordance with our company wage agreements.
Diversity and equal opportunity are important to us. What matters to us is the individual, with his or her character and strengths.

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