Life is always about becoming… Becoming means going on a journey to be the best version of our future selves. While we discover new things, we will face challenges, master them and grow beyond our individual limits.

Apply for a job at Mercedes-Benz and find your individual role and workspace to unleash your talents to the fullest. Empowered by visionary colleagues who share the same pioneering spirit. Joining us means becoming part of a global team that aims to build the most desirable cars in the world. Together for excellence.

Job-ID: MER0003W3Y

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Do you want to unlock your full potential and help shape the transformation at Mercedes-Benz? Then our international graduate program “Inspire – Your Journey of Growth” offers a unique opportunity to contribute, learn, and grow.

We are looking for ambitious graduates and early professionals who are open and willing to take on new perspectives and drive the change.

Shape your individual Journey of Growth:  

• The program will start July 1st, 2026
• During your 14-month trainee program you work on exciting projects at home and abroad, tailored to your profile and career goals
• A top-level mentor will accompany you throughout the program, offering guidance for your professional development and helping you build a strong network for your future career
• Participate in our training camps where you reflect on your strengths and unlock your full potential
• Bring your pioneering spirit to current business projects: We combine your perspective and your ideas with our innovative product development to create the world's most desirable cars

Mercedes-Benz Cars Research and Development designs the automotive generation of the future. In addition to electrified driving, infotainment, driver assistance and connectivity, body electronics more and more drives the customer experience. Comfort and luxury of the premium brand Mercedes-Benz is clearly determines by its body and comfort systems. As part of MB.OS, we are building a new software development organization with the aspiration to bring leading edge software engineering to the soul of the vehicle to accelerate innovation in body and comfort. We want to push boundaries with respect to speed of innovation and software dependability.  

As a Trainee in “Application Software Developer Keyless Go”, you will dive into the world of in-house software development at Mercedes-Benz and will shape the next generation of electronic control unit software in the Body & Comfort area as an application software developer in a high-performance team. 

Qualifications

• An above-average degree (master or PHD) in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Embedded Systems or comparable course of study
• Maximum of 3 years of professional experience (apart from studies)
• In-depth knowledge and strong proficiency in C, C++ and Python
• You have ideally experience in Autosar, SAFe, DevOps and software engineering practices
• Optional but valued: Familiarity with model-based development (e.g., using MATLAB/Simulink)
• At least 3 months of experience abroad (study, international internship, work and travel)
• Strong affinity for digital technologies and enthusiasm for future trends
• We value applicants who show a strong sense of social responsibility
• Excellent English skills (C1)
• You are eager to shape the transformation at Mercedes-Benz and take responsibility
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with exceptional analytical abilities
• You demonstrate strong teamwork skills who motivates others to achieve their goals

We are looking forward to your application. We have a multi-stage recruiting process: If you successfully pass our Online Assessment and a short video interview, we will invite you to our Inspire Day at the end of March 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany.   

If you would like to get more information about our new Inspire program, have a look at our career website: Mercedes-Benz Career Website. You will find further open graduate positions under the #inspire-journey.  

We particularly welcome online applications from candidates with disabilities or similar impairments in direct response to this job advertisement. If you have any questions, you can contact the local disability officer once you have submitted your application form, who will gladly assist you in the onward application process: [email protected].

Benefits

• Meal-Discounts
• Mobile Phone for Employees Possible
• Discounts for Employees Possible
• Annual Profit Share Possible
• Events for Employees
• Coaching
• Flextime Possible
• Hybrid Work Possible
• Health Benefits
• Company Retirement
• Mobility Offers

Contact

Inspire Recruiting Team
Email: [email protected]

Mercedes-Benz Plant Sindelfingen, Sindelfingen
Benz-Str.
Tor 16
71063 Sindelfingen