Graduation: Building a latency impact framework for the data layer

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Assignment type: Graduation

Start date: February 2027

Assignment duration: 6 months

Location: Veghel

Education level: Bachelor / Master

Desired study: Data engineering, data science, software engineering, computer science, business IT & management

Language: Dutch / English

At Vanderlande, we are building a new data backbone that enables applications across our global organization to exchange information reliably and seamlessly. While high message reliability is essential, satisfying strict latency demands is equally critical. As we continuously add new features and capabilities to this Data Layer, understanding their impact on data processing speed becomes vital. Currently, we lack clear insights into how software updates affect message latency.

In this technical graduation assignment, you will take ownership of creating a comprehensive Latency Impact Framework. You will research which architectural changes cause latency bottlenecks, quantify their exact impact, and build a framework that predicts the 'latency costs' of new functionalities before implementation. Your research will directly safeguard the performance and scalability of Vanderlande's core data infrastructure.

You will join the Central Data & Analytics department, specifically embedded within one of our high-performing DevOps teams dedicated to Data Layer development.

Our department provides central data platform solutions and governance across Vanderlande's global business units. You will work in an agile scrum environment alongside experienced data engineers, cloud architects, and software specialists.

Want to see our technology in action? Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XcA_cJgdWI

• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team on autonomous vehicle developments

• Conduct hands-on testing in our test center and perform virtual simulations

• Analyze technical issues and formulate concrete improvement proposals to boost AV performance

• Support the team with daily engineering tasks, performance calculations, and field observations

• Present your test findings and recommendations to the development team

• Strong analytical skills and a passionate team player mindset

• Hands-on attitude and enthusiasm for working in a practical test center environment

• Clear affinity with robotics, autonomous vehicles, and industrial automation

• Comfortable communicating in English within an international team environment

• *Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands

• A monthly internship allowance (based on a 40-hour work week):
  Bachelor: €500 per month
  Master: €550 per month
• Full commuting allowance, including public transport, depending on whether you have access to free public transport or not

• On-site health center with gym

• Active employee communities and initiatives

• Excellent company restaurant and barista coffee bar

Do you recognize yourself in this challenging profile? Are you looking for an internship in our organization? Please fill out the application form and upload your resume and cover letter. For more information, contact us by e-mail: internship@vanderlande.com.