The Software Engineering Intern will assist in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications while collaborating with engineers and product managers. Responsibilities include writing clean code, learning test-driven development, troubleshooting, and supporting documentation efforts.
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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Magna New Mobility is a business unit inside Magna International leveraging Magna's technology building blocks, developing new capabilities, and entering new markets and use cases. Our products include advanced solutions for urban markets, industrial intralogistics, commercial and autonomous vehicles.
Magna New Mobility is also creating advanced software solutions that integrate with next-generation hardware. Our software is a core driver - turning our hardware into smart, integrated platforms for partners eager to advance the mobility sector.
Magna's New Mobility group is not just about building individual technologies; we aim to create integrated solutions that address the complex challenges of moving people efficiently and cost effectively in the 21st century. Join us in advancing and shaping the future of mobility.
Job Responsibilities:
We are seeking a motivated and curious Software Engineering Intern to join our team for a summer internship. This role provides hands-on experience working on real-world software projects while collaborating with experienced engineers, product managers, and other cross-functional partners. The intern will gain exposure to the full software development lifecycle, best practices and contribute to meaningful technical initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Education / Experience
Special Knowledge / Skills:
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Compensation Information: This is an hourly position. Hourly Rate $25 to $35/hr
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Student / Co-Op
Group:
Magna Corporate
What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Magna New Mobility is a business unit inside Magna International leveraging Magna's technology building blocks, developing new capabilities, and entering new markets and use cases. Our products include advanced solutions for urban markets, industrial intralogistics, commercial and autonomous vehicles.
Magna New Mobility is also creating advanced software solutions that integrate with next-generation hardware. Our software is a core driver - turning our hardware into smart, integrated platforms for partners eager to advance the mobility sector.
Magna's New Mobility group is not just about building individual technologies; we aim to create integrated solutions that address the complex challenges of moving people efficiently and cost effectively in the 21st century. Join us in advancing and shaping the future of mobility.
Job Responsibilities:
We are seeking a motivated and curious Software Engineering Intern to join our team for a summer internship. This role provides hands-on experience working on real-world software projects while collaborating with experienced engineers, product managers, and other cross-functional partners. The intern will gain exposure to the full software development lifecycle, best practices and contribute to meaningful technical initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code under the guidance of senior team members
- Learn and practice test-driven development skills
- Participate in code reviews, team meetings, and technical discussions
- Troubleshoot and debug issues in existing applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business and technical requirements
- Support documentation and knowledge-sharing efforts
- Complete assigned projects within established timelines
Education / Experience
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- Basic understanding of programming concepts and data structures
- Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, JavaScript, or similar)
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Special Knowledge / Skills:
- Experience with web or application development frameworks
- Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Familiarity with databases, APIs, or cloud platforms
- Prior internship, project, or coursework experience related to software development
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.
- In-office policy: 5 days in office per week
Compensation Information: This is an hourly position. Hourly Rate $25 to $35/hr
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Student / Co-Op
Group:
Magna Corporate
Top Skills
C++
Git
Java
JavaScript
Python
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