Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.
Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join us and take part in the autonomous and connected car revolution at Valeo.
What you will win:
As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share.
About the Role:
As a Software Engineering Co-Op within our Systems rotational program, we are looking for a passionate and motivated student to help shape the future of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV). In this internship, you will gain hands-on experience by contributing to the design of advanced architectures, the development of intelligent, AI-enhanced in-cabin user experiences, and bridging the gap between cutting-edge software and automotive hardware within a modern Agile environment.
Responsibilities Also Include:
- Under the guidance of experienced mentors and as a valued member of our engineering team, you will participate in the following missions:
- Next-Gen SDV Architecture: Assist in the design and development of robust C++ middleware, APIs, and OS components for future Software-Defined Vehicles.
- Help implement, test, and debug software using C/C++ and Python across embedded and Linux-based platforms.
- Contribute to building the backend services and programmable interfaces required to power personalized, AI-enhanced user experiences.
- Support the team in analyzing system logs, reproducing technical issues, and troubleshooting connectivity and performance problems.
- Hardware-Software Interface: Help integrate smart algorithms with physical automotive hardware.
- Learn and apply critical automotive safety standards (such as ISO 26262) in real-world development.
- AI-Driven Automation: Explore and leverage modern artificial intelligence tools to help optimize CI/CD workflows and improve automated testing procedures.
- Agile Collaboration: Work closely alongside senior developers in a fast-paced Agile environment, utilizing modern Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) tools and best practices.
Co-Op Department Rotations:
System Engineering
System Validation & Tools Development
Software
What You Should Have:
- You are a currently a student pursuing your Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Join us!
Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO² emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!
Diversity by nature
At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talent. Are you looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about Valeo : https://www.valeo.com
Job:
R&D Trainee/Apprentice/VIE
Organization:
Engineering Software
Schedule:
Part time
Employee Status:
Trainee (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Job Type:
Trainee / Internship
Job Posting Date:
2026-06-11
*Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development*
More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com