Internship - Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Leipzig WF

As a Working Student Software Engineering, you will support the development of innovative telematics and IoT solutions across the entire technology stack. Your responsibilities include firmware development in C/C++ for embedded devices and automated testing and tooling using Python. This position offers hands-on experience with real-world products, modern development practices, and close collaboration with experienced software engineers.

Here's a little taste of your challenge

As part of our engineering team, you will contribute to the development and validation of next-generation telematics products. Depending on your interests and experience, your tasks may include:

Embedded & Firmware Development

Support the development of firmware for telematics devices using C and C++.

Implement and maintain software components for embedded systems.

Assist in debugging hardware-software interactions and communication interfaces.

Verification & Testing

Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and test scripts in Python.

Execute functional, integration, and system-level testing.

Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and field testing activities.

Analyze test results and collaborate with developers to improve product quality.

Tooling & Engineering Productivity

Create and maintain internal development tools and scripts.

Improve build, test, and deployment automation.

Support CI/CD pipelines and development workflows.

Who are you

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field.

Good programming skills in at least one of the following languages: C / C++ or Python

Strong interest in embedded systems, IoT, or telematics technologies.

Basic understanding of software testing and debugging.

Experience with Git and modern software development practices is a plus.

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS), containers, Docker, or Kubernetes is beneficial but not required.

Structured and analytical way of working.

Good English communication skills; German is a plus.

Let’s not forget the good stuff!

Option to work from home.

Birthday off.

Volunteering time off.

Unlimited Access to LinkedIn Learning.

Access to Gofluent platform to learn new languages.

Employee Assistance Program.

Free access to CALM (top mental health app).

Internship allowance.

AI-powered learning & enablement, including access to premium AI tools to help you work smarter.

Who are we?

Webfleet is Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution. More than 50,000 businesses across the world use it to improve fleet efficiency, support drivers, boost safety, stay compliant and work more sustainably. For more than 25 years it has been empowering fleet managers with data-driven insights that help them optimize their operations.

Webfleet contributes towards the delivery of The Bridgestone E8 Commitment. This broad, global corporate commitment clearly defines the value Bridgestone is promising to deliver to society, customers and future generations in eight focus areas: Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease and Empowerment. These provide a compass to guide strategic priorities, decision making and actions throughout every area of the business.

More information at: webfleet.com. Follow us on X: @WebfleetNews and LinkedIn @Webfleet. For more information on Bridgestone corporation visit Bridgestone.com or the Bridgestone Newsroom.

Want to join us?

If that’s a yes, please apply and upload your CV (In English)

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.