Working Student or Internship Automotive Cyber Security (f/m/x)

Our team at the BMW Group develops secure platforms for innovative Linux and Android-based ECUs. You will support us in creating security-critical components and applying your theoretical knowledge in a real-world environment. This position is offered as working student position or as a mandatory internship that is required by a University or Hochschule.

What awaits you?

• You will help design and implement automated security system tests in our Python-based integration testing framework.
• Furthermore, you contribute to our Yocto-based integration toolchain.
• In addition, you support improving system configuration from a security perspective by providing reviews and suggestions.
• Moreover, you assist other developers to understand basic and advanced security concepts such as POSIX permissions, seccomp filters or SELinux.
• You will also help to write and debug C++ library and service code for our ARM-based ECUs.
• Additionally, you gain hands-on experience with AI coding assistant tools and explore their benefits and limitations.

What should you bring along?

• Studies in computer science, software engineering or a related field.
• Experience working with Linux on the terminal.
• Basic understanding of Linux security features.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with C++ and/or Rust is helpful but not mandatory.
• Understanding of distro building and Yocto is appreciated but not expected.
• Good English skills.

The position is only offered onsite at BMW Car IT in Ulm. Remote work ist not possible. Required is enrollment at a German University or Hochschule.

Are you excited by new technologies and an innovative environment? Then Apply now!

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive mentoring & onboarding.
• Personal & professional development.
• Flexible working hours.
• Attractive & fair compensation.
• And much more, see bmw.jobs/whatweoffer
• Start date: earliest start 01.10.2026
• Duration: 6 months
• Working hours: Part-time

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