Autonomous Vehicle Integration & Validation Intern (Software Tools)

About this role

A WORLD EMPOWERED BY AUTONOMY. WE BUILD ROBOTIC VEHICLES TO IMPROVE LOGISTICS SAFETY, FORGE A GREENER EARTH, AND ENHANCE HUMAN LIVES. We are a closely-knit team aspiring to change the world through disruptive technology. We are innovators. We are tinkerers. We are problem-solvers. And we have a fair amount of magic dust up our sleeves. We have a plan for fleet-level deployment of autonomous vehicles, and we are looking for the best-of-the-best to join us in making this a reality. ABOUT VENTI TECHNOLOGIES Based in the U.S. and Asia, Venti Technologies is the leader in safe-speed autonomous logistics systems, developing the future of goods transportation. Using rigorous mathematics, deep learning, and theoretically-grounded algorithms, Venti has a proprietary collection of autonomy technologies including a suite of powerful logistics algorithms. Venti’s proven value proposition of saving costs, increasing vehicle utilization, and improving safety is recognized by customers and driving growth. Launched in 2018, Venti brings together an unsurpassed team internationally. The company has autonomous systems deployed in Asia for industrial and logistics sites and a growing pipeline. Venti has offices in Cambridge (Massachusetts, USA), Suzhou (China), and Singapore – our Asian headquarters. ROLE OVERVIEW The Autonomous Vehicle Integration & Validation Intern will support the engineering team in improving autonomous vehicle system integration, configuration, and troubleshooting processes. The intern will assist in developing internal automation tools that help engineers configure components and diagnose issues based on vehicle and AV system error codes. The role also includes supporting AV kit preparation, quality checks, and system validation activities. This internship offers hands-on experience working with autonomous vehicle hardware systems, software automation tools, and real-world system validation. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Automation Tool Development - Assist engineers in developing automation tools and software utilities to support AV system integration and configuration - Help test and validate the usability and intuitiveness of internal tools used by engineering teams - Identify bugs or issues during testing and provide feedback to improve functionality - Support rapid development cycles by helping engineers test and validate new features AV Kit Preparation & Quality Control - Assist in component preparation and configuration for AV kit assembly - Support quality control (QC) checks to ensure components are correctly configured before installation - Help document setup procedures and configuration steps System Integration & Validation - Support system validation and testing of autonomous vehicle components and subsystems - Assist engineers in diagnosing system issues using logs, error codes, and testing results - Help record validation results and troubleshooting findings REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Education - Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: - Robotics - Mechanical Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Computer Engineering - Computer Science - Mechatronics - Or related technical field Technical Skills - Basic programming experience in Python, C++, or scripting languages - Interest in: - Automation tools - Robotics systems - Vehicle systems - Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., coding assistants) is a plus Personal Skills - Strong problem-solving mindset - Ability to learn quickly and work in a hands-on engineering environment - Comfortable working with both software and hardware systems - Good communication and teamwork skills WHAT YOU WILL GAIN - Hands-on experience working with autonomous vehicle systems - Exposure to real-world vehicle integration and validation workflows - Experience developing automation tools used by engineering teams - Opportunity to work with engineers on production deployment of AV systems We are looking for students with ability to commit to 6 months internship with us! Salary is commensurate with experience. We also offer world-class benefits, fantastic culture, flexible working arrangements, and a great international working environment. Come and join us!