About the role#
The Onboard Autonomy team builds the real-time intelligence that allows autonomous vehicles to perceive their environment and plan safe movements. This internship involves a research or engineering project focused on the onboard driving stack. You will work alongside experienced engineers to prototype and evaluate algorithms using real-world driving data and simulation environments.
What you'll do#
- Prototype and test algorithms for perception, prediction, planning, trajectory generation, and controls.
- Analyze real-world data and simulation results to measure performance and investigate system failures.
- Build tools for data processing, visualization, and automated testing.
- Contribute to production-quality software through code reviews, design reviews, and documentation.
- Collaborate across technical disciplines and present your findings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master’s or Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Experience in machine learning, computer vision, robotics, controls, or autonomous systems through research, projects, or professional work.
- Proficiency in Python and experience with C++ or another systems programming language.
- Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the Summer 2027 term.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Preferred: Experience with ROS, autonomous vehicles, ADAS, or deep learning frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
- Preferred: Background in vehicle dynamics, motion planning, trajectory optimization, or safety-critical software.
Location & details#
- Location: Sunnyvale, California.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (on-site 3 days per week).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $11,800 - $14,600 per month.
- Employment: Full-time.
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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