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Audi Global Graduate Program – Software Engineer Thermosystems AI Validation (all genders)

Audi Neckarsulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Posted Aug 31, 2026Apply by Sep 30, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • Graduate Trainee / early career program (target field: AI-Driven Software Engineering and Validation)

    • Permanent position expected after program completion

  • Stack/tools

    • C/C++ programming

    • AI-supported engineering processes

    • Automated testing, test case generation

    • Software specification + validation/criteria generation from requirements

    • (Automotive embedded software mentioned as beneficial; specific tools not listed)

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Develop/validate thermosystem control software using AI-driven engineering methods

    • Automate transformation: system requirements → specifications → implementation artifacts → validation criteria → test cases

    • Contribute to scalable AI-supported development/validation processes to improve quality, efficiency, and release readiness

  • Must-have skills

    • Degree in CS/Software Engineering/AI/Electrical Engineering or similar

    • Strong interest in software development, AI, systems & requirements engineering

    • C/C++ competency

    • Experience with software development, programming, test automation, validation methods, or AI-supported engineering (initial)

    • English + German B2+

    • International experience (min. 3 months) + relevant internships (min. 6 months)

    • Collaborative, ownership/entrepreneurial mindset

  • Nice-to-haves

    • Knowledge of automotive embedded software and software **vali

Full Description

Arbeitsumfeld

Are you driven by the core challenge of shaping a new age of mobility? Are you looking for a role that kickstarts your career with one of the most successful premium automobile manufacturers? At AUDI AG, we stand for sporty vehicles, high-quality workmanship, and progressive design – for Vorsprung durch Technik. Become part of the reinvention of the car.

Within Technical Development, the department is responsible for the development and validation of thermosystem control software with a strong focus on artificial intelligence driven engineering processes. The team develops innovative methods to automatically derive software specifications, implementation artefacts, validation criteria, and test cases from system requirements while ensuring seamless collaboration across all relevant interfaces and development partners. After completing the program, you will contribute to the digital transformation of software engineering by helping establish scalable AI-supported development and validation processes that enhance software quality, efficiency, and release readiness.

Aufgaben

You will complete the first project within your target field AI-Driven Software Engineering and Validation During the program, you will work independently on up to four additional projects in various divisions of the company, one of which will take place at a VW Group brand abroad In addition, you will complete short modules in different areas of the company (e. g., assembly) You will engage in various working groups within the Graduate Trainee Community After completing the program, you will assume your permanent position in your target field and contribute to AI-supported software function development from system requirements through software specification, implementation, validation and release readiness assessment

Qualifikation

A university degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering or a similar field Above-average academic performance Interest in software development, artificial intelligence, systems engineering, requirements engineering, C/C++ programming, code generation and automated testing Initial experience with software development, programming, test automation, validation methods, or AI-supported engineering processes is advantageous Knowledge of automotive embedded software development and software valiation methods is beneficial Minimum of three months of international experience during your academic studies through internships or an exchange semester Practical experience of at least six months through relevant internships Fluent English and German language skills at B2 level Relevant extra-curricular commitment We expect trainees to be ambassadors of our core values - responsibility, courage, excitement, and trust - by taking ownership, acting with an entrepreneurial mindset, seeking diverse perspectives, making well-reasoned decisions, and contributing with customer-focused ideas Don't forget to upload all relevant documents (especially your CV and grade sheets, but also cover letter, degree certificates and recommendation letters) Applications are open from August 31 until September 13 but may be closed earlier depending on the number of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible We encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds, genders, religions or worldviews, ages, sexual identities, and from individuals with disabilities More information about the program on our webpage

Weitere Informationen

This position is available at AUDI AG in AUDI AG.

Generally all positions can be worked part time.

We anchor sustainability in our business activities, products and services. We live excitement, trust, courage and responsibility, actively encourage inclusion and create an environment that fosters each employee`s individuality in the interests of the company.

Reference Code: N-T-112952

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