ETAS - Thesis Project Internship – Generative AI for Automotive Safety

We are currently seeking a passionate student in their final year of a Master's degree program to join our team for a Curricular Internship Opportunity. As an intern, you will explore the development of Generative AI systems to ensure the functional safety of Automotive software.

The goal of this internship is to assess the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT and Gemini, in detecting and correcting functional safety faults in the source code/configuration of automotive software and compare their performance against traditional algorithmic implementations.

If you are interested in exploring the use Generative AI to build safer automotive software, faster, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dynamic team!

You will…

• Use/Train AI models (such as ChatGPT and Gemini) to detect and correct functional safety faults in automotive software.
• Learn about ISO 26262, the leading standard for ensuring safety of automotive systems.
• Work together with experienced software developers, that will mentor and guide you in your journey.
• Have the opportunity for potential full-time employment upon successful completion of the internship.

Key qualifications

• Enrolled in the final year of a university master’s degree program, preferably in Embedded Systems, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with C and Python software development.
• Strong interest in Generative AI and how it can augment traditional software development.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Good English B2/C1 and Italian B2/C1 communications skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with popular GenAI APIs for ChatGPT or Gemini (showing a live demo of what you already developed would be a plus!).
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems, such as Jenkins.

A 6 month curricular internship is planned, aimed at supporting the thesis project.

Internships foresee reimbursement at Bosch Italia. Depending on the level of your education, you will reimbursed with 700/900 euros (gross)/month.

Working at ETAS means hands-on experience on designing, developing, testing and releasing hardware & software products that are enabling applications to run on billions of vehicles over the world, and in the cloud. Your personal contribution makes the difference.

You will concretely apply agile principles and the Scrum methodology by working side by side in a multi-country and multi-nationality team.

At ETAS, we are growing as a team, and we want you to grow with us: professional development and continuous learning opportunities are waiting for you.

Don’t forget: we will stand by your side while you acquire increasing responsibilities.

All this, in a company whose commitment to care for its associates and their wellbeing has developed along its history for over a century.

Last but not least, Bosch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to origin, religion, gender, age disability, or any other status or personal choice.

We embrace diversity. Be part of it.

At ETAS GmbH, a wholly owned affiliate of the Bosch Group, we shape the future of mobility by developing embedded systems and cloud-connected solutions at the core of the modern assisted, software-defined, and autonomous driving landscape. Engineering services, consulting, training, and support activities complete our toolbox to achieve the mission of making everyday life safer and better.