Intern - Compiler Team

Location: USA Walnut Creek, CA - WR, United States of America

Your Role

As a Compiler Team Intern, you will work alongside experienced software engineers contributing to real development projects within a compiler technology environment. You will become an active member of the engineering team, participating in daily Scrum activities, collaborating on technical tasks, and gaining hands-on industry experience in low-level systems programming and software development.

Your Responsibilities

Contribute to real engineering projects, including bug fixes, enhancements, and software improvements within existing products.

Participate in daily Scrum meetings and Agile development activities.

Work closely with team members to develop, test, and maintain software components.

Utilize Linux/Unix command-line tools and shell scripting as part of daily development activities.

Apply software engineering best practices, including source control management using Git.

Gain exposure to professional software development processes and contribute meaningful deliverables that provide value to the business.

Your Background

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

Strong programming skills in C.

Familiarity with Python and Bash/Shell scripting.

Experience working in Linux or Unix command-line environments.

Exposure to low-level systems programming concepts.

Understanding of software engineering fundamentals and development practices.

Experience using Git for version control.

Knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices is a plus.

Coursework or exposure related to compilers, assembly language, operating systems, or low-level computer architecture is highly desirable.

Previous internship, programming competition, or hands-on software project experience is a plus.

Compiler course experience.

Assembly language exposure.

Systems programming coursework.

Familiarity with software development in collaborative Agile environments.

Why Join Aptiv / Wind River

You grow at Aptiv.

Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.

You make an impact at Aptiv.

One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.

You have support at Aptiv.

We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

Your Benefits

Working in an international company that takes pride in a mission and vision, to make the world a safer, greener and better connected place

Opportunities to join social events, including sport groups and celebrations

Holiday Pay

Learning and development opportunities

Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

Recognition for innovation and excellence

Opportunities to give back to the community

Meet the Next-Generation Aptiv / Wind River

At Wind River, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.

Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Wind River empowers customers to create solutions people rely on, advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.

Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

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