Internship in Generative AI for Automotive Software

In a nutshell

Join our Software Toolchain team to explore and implement Gen AI use cases that transform automotive software development—research, innovate, and shape the future of in-car tech!

Company Information

TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350.000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.

We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.

Your team and your responsibilities

Team/division description

The Software Toolchain & Development team in R&D Electronics Engineering division is responsible for

• Setting up tools & processes for inhouse vehicle software development (using Matlab-Simulink, C/C++, Java, Flutter and other environments)
• Developing European & global market SW applications/services for instrument clusters, multimedia units, data communication modules and others
• Contributing to software standards like AUTOSAR, SDV, cyber security etc

Your project

You will be responsible for exploring & implementing the use of Gen AI to enhance our software development process. Your responsibilities will include:

•  Conducting research & benchmarking to identify all possible use cases of Gen AI for software development & prioritizing them based on their impact
•  Implementation of use cases using Generative AI
•  Documenting the findings and results & reporting to peers and management

Your Profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You are enrolled into a master in computer science (embedded software or mobile application development) or equivalent
• You have a strong interest in software development & automotive industry
• You are strong in problem-solving, logical thinking, reporting and have good planning & organizational skills
• You have good knowledge of:
  • AI & machine learning in general
  • Prompt engineering for Gen AI
• Following knowledge/skills are considered as an asset:
  • Software development processes eg V-cycle, DevOps
  • Programming skills in Python
• You are available for a 6-month period to complete the internship

Starting date

•  June

Duration

•  6 months

Confidentiality

Due to business requirement, not all performed projects can be reflected in the internship report. This issue needs to be discussed with candidate/school in advance.

It is mandatory that applicants are students for the entire period of the internship.

We can only accept students with an EEA or Swiss citizenship (not requiring a work permit or visa to be eligible to perform an internship in Belgium)

We offer

We offer a dynamic multicultural work environment with broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.

Your benefits

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 10 days from abroad);
• Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option;
• Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites;
• Team building activities and other personnel related events;
• Programs to support your physical and social well-being.

A truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.

If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.