OTIV
OTIV

Internship Engineering

TLDR

Contribute to projects teaching rail vehicles to drive autonomously using C++ or Python within a Product and R&D team.

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, at a European university.

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

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Early riser or night owl? Either way, you’ll fit right in our flexible working hours system.

Office culture

Collaborative, transparent, and fun-loving office culture.

Paid Time Off

Team events

Remote-Friendly

International environment in a disruptive start-up with opportunities to grow.

OTIV develops advanced autonomous systems for the rail industry, focusing on increasing safety and efficiency by enabling rail vehicles to drive autonomously. Our solutions cater to industrial players, rail operators, and infrastructure managers, addressing critical challenges like labor shortages and environmental impact while enhancing operations in complex environments such as cities and shunting yards.

Founded
Founded 2020
Employees
11-50 employees
Industry
computer software
Total raised
$12M raised
Last funding
Raised December 2025
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