Company Profile
Continental
Continental blends automotive electronics, ADAS, software, and tire businesses, with strong positioning in vehicle safety, connectivity, and mobility efficiency.
What They Build
Automotive Electronics, Software, and Mobility Components
Customer Type
Global OEMs and mobility ecosystem partners
Business Model
Component/system sales with long-cycle OEM engineering programs
Key Products & Initiatives
- Continental's electronics/software footprint is central in ADAS and connected mobility.
- Tire business adds diversified revenue and mobility performance exposure.
- Transition to software-defined vehicles increases demand for integrated E/E capabilities.
Key Products & Brands
Automotive Electronics and Software
Vehicle IntelligenceSystems for sensing, control, and connected vehicle functionality.
ADAS and Safety Solutions
Driver AssistanceSafety and assistance technologies for improved vehicle awareness and control.
Continental Tires
Mobility ComponentsGlobal tire portfolio supporting performance, efficiency, and safety outcomes.
Role Families
Autonomous Mobility & Safety
Expected Skills
What They Work On
- Developing sensor fusion algorithms for ADAS.
- Designing hydraulic and electronic brake systems.
- Validating passive safety and airbag control units.
Portfolio Ideas
- Develop a sensor fusion algorithm for radar and camera data.
- Simulate an ABS braking event on different surfaces.
- Create a validation plan for an automated lane change feature.
Architecture & Networking
Expected Skills
What They Work On
- Building high-performance computers (HPC) for vehicle cockpits.
- Securing vehicle-to-cloud communication channels.
- Developing body controller software for comfort functions.
Portfolio Ideas
- Design a secure boot flow for an automotive HPC.
- Analyze Ethernet packet traces for latency issues.
- Build a service-oriented architecture demo for vehicle functions.
All Typical Roles
Entry Pathways
internships
Internships available across engineering and operations centers.
entry Level Roles
Entry roles in embedded engineering, quality, and program operations.
graduate Programs
Regional graduate pathways vary by business and country.
Culture Signals
Automotive safety and quality standards strongly shape execution.
Software and electronics capability development is a strategic priority.
Cross-functional coordination with OEMs is core to daily operations.