Internship Product and R&D

Who we are 

OTIV is a Ghent-based company leading the autonomous revolution in rail. We are on a mission to increase safety and efficiency of railway operations by teaching rail vehicles to drive autonomously. By making trains more efficient and safer, we actively contribute to a modal shift and a greener future. We bring this vision to life by a unique focus on the most challenging environments such as cities, shunting yards and industrial sites. Thanks to high-profile partners and world-leading clients such as Deutsche Bahn, SNCF Group, ArcelorMittal and CAF we deliver the future of railway operations today. 

OTIV  is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic. OTIV strives to create an environment in which all employees feel confident in their ability to bring their authentic selves to work and secure collaborating with colleagues and customers.

What you will do

As an intern, you will be part of a fast growing Product and R&D team located in Gent (Belgium), that is working on teaching rail vehicles to drive autonomously. The team consists of Software Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, Data Engineers, QA ... You will have a chance to contribute to one or more projects during the duration of the internship. Do you want to learn what it's like to be part of a fast-growing startup? Are you eager to contribute to the growth story? Let us know!

Requirements

Who you are

• Fluent in English (spoken & written) any other language is a plus.

• Hands-on / self-driven mentality
• Enthusiasm for cutting-edge
• Demonstrate a proactive eagerness to learn

• Experience in application programming using C++ or Python

• Working towards Master or Bachelor Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Benefits

• International environment in a disruptive start-up with opportunities to grow.
• Early riser or night owl? Either way, you’ll fit right in our flexible working hours system.
• An office in beautiful Ghent (Belgium).
• Collaborative, transparent, and fun-loving office culture.
• Team events