ETAS - Thesis Project Internship – Generative AI for Automotive Safety

**Company Description** 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. **Job Description** 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. **Qualifications** **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. **Additional Information** 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.