Kick-start your technology career with an exciting opportunity at Magna as a Software Intern in Auburn Hills. This role is ideal for students and aspiring software professionals who want hands-on experience in a fast-paced automotive technology environment. As a Software Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced teams, contribute to real-world software projects, strengthen your technical abilities, and gain valuable exposure to innovative mobility and engineering solutions. If you’re passionate about coding, problem-solving, and building practical industry experience, this opportunity offers an excellent foundation for future growth.
As a Software Engineering Student at Magna Electronics, you will join a team of software professionals, implementing cutting edge technologies on both existing and new development products of Autonomous Driving & Electrification.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle; design, code, test, integration, verification, and integration support, facilitated by an Agile software development workflow.
Support scripting (CAPL/Python/MATLAB scripting/Batch) to automate the embedded development tasks and develop the tool documentation.
Support the team to debug and test the real time ADAS safety critical & Electrification applications
Learn and become proficient with your skills in many different technical areas including object-oriented software development, real-time embedded development for multi-core and multi-processor systems, development for multiple operating systems (QNX, Linux, etc). As well as cyber security/product protections, image/signal processing, image/data fusion, application development, and other development to support test and verification.
Who We are looking for:
High School Diploma
Currently Attending a College or University
Your Preferred qualifications:
Experience with Software integration and debugging techniques.
Knowledge of Scripting Languages preferred (CAPL/Python/MATLAB/Batch scripting experience)
Familiarity and understanding of differences between relevant C/C++ standards (i.e., C++98; C++11; C++17, etc.)
Familiarity and understanding of Automotive Communication Protocols and tools
Experience with Software Continuous Integration (CI) toolchains/pipelines, Git/GitHub/ (configuration management, automated unit testing, static analysis, etc.).
Knowledge of hardware bus interfaces, such as USB, UART, I2C and SPI
Proficiency in use of basic electrical tools, i.e., oscilloscope, multimeter
Demonstrated success in resolving technical challenges by leveraging strong problem-solving skills.
Selection Process
Application Submission
Resume Screening
Online Assessment (if applicable)
Technical Interview
HR Interview
Final Selection and Offer Letter
How to Apply
Visit the official Magna careers portal
Search for Software Intern – Auburn Hills
Review the job requirements and responsibilities carefully
Prepare and update your resume with relevant skills and projects
Complete the online application form
Upload your resume and required documents
Submit your application and wait for further communication from the recruitment team
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