Working Student Cyber Security - Focus on AI Security (m/f/d) at Volkswagen Group | Jobyssey

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Brief Role Description

Dive into the future of Cyber Security at Volkswagen Infotainment! As a Working Student in the AI Security domain, you will help us understand, assess, and secure emerging Artificial Intelligence technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs), AI Agents, and Coding Assistants. Working alongside experienced security professionals, you will analyze security risks, evaluate protection mechanisms, and contribute to integrating AI securely into modern software and product development processes.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Automotive Software Development.

What We Offer:

Hands-on experience at the intersection of Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence
Exposure to cutting-edge security challenges in modern AI systems
Opportunities to collaborate with experienced Security Architects and Security Engineers
Insights into secure software and AI development within the automotive industry
Flexible working hours compatible with your studies
Modern development environment and the freedom to contribute your own ideas
A motivated and supportive team focused on innovation and continuous learning

Join us in shaping the secure future of Artificial Intelligence and software development at Volkswagen Infotainment.

The hourly wage of a working student is €17.50.

Possible Tasks within this Role

Analyze security risks related to modern AI systems, including:
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Agentic AI systems
- AI-powered coding assistants
Assess AI-related threats and vulnerabilities in the context of Volkswagen Infotainment's software and product development activities
Investigate emerging attack techniques against AI systems, such as:
- Prompt Injection
- Tool Abuse
- Data Leakage
- Model Manipulation
- Jailbreaking techniques
Study and evaluate the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications and the OWASP Agentic AI Top 10
Research and assess AI security controls, including:
- Guardrails
- Sandboxing
- Isolation mechanisms
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Audit Logging and Monitoring
- Secure tool integration
Contribute to the security evaluation of agent-based AI architectures
Analyze concepts related to agent identities, delegated permissions, and secure authorization models
Build small proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and automation scripts
Support the creation of technical documentation, security assessments, and research reports
Monitor and evaluate current developments, trends, and best practices in AI Security and AI Governance

Qualification requirements

Mandatory Qualifications

Strong interest in Cyber Security and emerging AI technologies
Solid understanding of security fundamentals, especially:
- Cryptography
- TLS, Certificates and PKI
- Authentication and Authorization
- Identity and Access Management
Practical experience with one or more of the following:
- Machine Learning
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Agentic AI systems
- AI-powered coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf)
Experience with scripting using Python and/or Linux Shell
Good Linux administration and troubleshooting skills
Analytical mindset and ability to work independently
Good communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of AI Security concepts, threats, and mitigation techniques
Experience with modern development environments such as Visual Studio Code
Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, GitLab, or comparable platforms)
Understanding of modern software development and DevSecOps practices
Interest in AI Risk Management, AI Governance, and Secure AI Engineering
Ability to investigate and understand technical security issues independently

Skills

Problem Solving
Communication Skills
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Cyber security awareness
Information Security (InfoSec)
Security Architecture
Cybersecurity
Embedded Systems Security
AI Governance and Compliance
AI Engineering
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Python
Linux

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