About the role#
We are looking for an intern to join our AV Developer Productivity team. You will focus on building and maintaining the tools that our engineers use to develop autonomous vehicle technology. This role requires a strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and a desire to improve developer workflows. You will work alongside experienced engineers to build reliable, scalable solutions for our internal toolchains.
What you'll do#
- Ship improvements to AV development toolchains and services to increase productivity.
- Identify engineering pain points and implement effective solutions.
- Communicate project status clearly to your team.
- Follow software engineering best practices.
- Contribute to the team's engineering culture and demonstrate high accountability.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking Bachelor or Master program in Computer Science or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Academic understanding of highly scalable distributed systems.
- Experience writing Go or other languages used for production services.
- Proficiency with Unix/Linux, SSH, and networking fundamentals.
- Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Experience with GCP, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Hands-on experience with agentic developer tools.
- Intent to return to your degree program after the internship.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Locations: Sunnyvale, California or Seattle, Washington.
- Modality: Hybrid (up to three days per week in the office) or Remote for those based in the Seattle area.
- Compensation: Monthly salary range of $9,600 to $11,800, plus a one-time taxable stipend.
- Benefits: Paid US holidays, GM Family First vehicle discount program, and networking opportunities.
About General Motors
General Motors is a public company based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry. The company employs over 106,000 people. Its work spans the design and production of cars, trucks, and transportation technology, including software, electrification, and AI.
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