What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Software Engineer-Autonomous Driving Platform position at Bot Auto?
Company Introduction
At Bot Auto, we are revolutionizing the transportation of goods with our cutting-edge autonomous trucks, enhancing the quality of life for communities around the globe. With the agility of a start-up and the wisdom of seasoned experts, Bot Auto boasts a team that has achieved numerous world-firsts and unparalleled innovations. United by a shared vision, we create miracles and propel the future of transportation. Join us and transform your dreams into reality.
About The Role
Our Platform Team develops and maintains the core systems that power our self-driving truck technology—including simulation engines, metric systems, cloud computing platforms, operational schedulers, and HMI solutions. We’re looking for a versatile software engineer with solid engineering fundamentals to join us in building scalable tools and infrastructure for autonomous driving.
As a Software Engineer Intern on the Platform Team, you will contribute to the design, development, and integration of testing tools, backend services, front-end interfaces, and cloud infrastructure. You’ll work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional partners to deliver production-ready systems and internal tools that support the broader autonomous vehicle stack.
Key Responsibilities
System Development & Integration
Education & Experience
Bonus Qualifications
At Bot Auto, we are revolutionizing the transportation of goods with our cutting-edge autonomous trucks, enhancing the quality of life for communities around the globe. With the agility of a start-up and the wisdom of seasoned experts, Bot Auto boasts a team that has achieved numerous world-firsts and unparalleled innovations. United by a shared vision, we create miracles and propel the future of transportation. Join us and transform your dreams into reality.
About The Role
Our Platform Team develops and maintains the core systems that power our self-driving truck technology—including simulation engines, metric systems, cloud computing platforms, operational schedulers, and HMI solutions. We’re looking for a versatile software engineer with solid engineering fundamentals to join us in building scalable tools and infrastructure for autonomous driving.
As a Software Engineer Intern on the Platform Team, you will contribute to the design, development, and integration of testing tools, backend services, front-end interfaces, and cloud infrastructure. You’ll work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional partners to deliver production-ready systems and internal tools that support the broader autonomous vehicle stack.
Key Responsibilities
System Development & Integration
- Contribute to the development of simulation systems, testing tools, metric pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and HMI modules
- Write production-quality code in C , Python, or Go to support core platform features
- Write unit/integration tests, conduct code reviews, and maintain clear technical documentation
- Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
- Support containerization and deployment processes using Docker and Kubernetes
- Help manage and scale services on AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Partner with product managers, operations teams, and engineers from Perception, Planning, and Control
- Help define and clarify requirements and ensure smooth integration with the autonomous driving system
Education & Experience
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with an expected graduation date in 2026 or early 2027.
- Solid programming skills in C , Python, or Go
- End-to-end experience delivering features or services within a collaborative engineering team
- C : Familiarity with modern C (C 11 and beyond), memory management, and concurrency
- Cloud & DevOps: Basic understanding of CI/CD, containerization, and cloud platforms
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with autonomous driving simulation tools such as Carla, LGSVL, or similar
- Familiarity with ROS or robotics software systems
- Background in OpenGL, OpenCV, or other graphics/image processing libraries
- Exposure to real-time systems, fleet scheduling, or HMI design
- Experience working on cross-platform systems or integrating complex multi-component software stacks
- Eagerness to learn and take ownership of challenging problems
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- A commitment to engineering excellence, clean code, and team success