About the role#
As an Autonomous Driving Software Engineer Intern, you will contribute to the design, development, and validation of software powering self-driving systems. You will collaborate with experienced engineers across AV Platform teams to build scalable, safety-critical software for autonomous vehicles operating in real-world environments.
What you'll do#
- Develop, test, and deploy production-ready code across components of vehicle platform software.
- Ramp up quickly on assigned codebases, product areas, or systems.
- Complete assigned tasks efficiently with few iterations.
- Identify problem statements, outline solutions, and account for tradeoffs and edge cases.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous integration and deployment practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, test, and safety to ensure software integration.
- Communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program obtaining a Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Graduating between December 2027 and August 2029 with at least one additional quarter or semester of school remaining after the internship.
- Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for the 12-week summer period.
- Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures.
- Proficiency in C++, Python, or another object-oriented programming language.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Preferred: Experience building, testing, and shipping production software, including exposure to safety-critical development.
- Preferred: Familiarity with embedded build systems like Yocto or Buildroot, networking fundamentals, robotics frameworks such as ROS, embedded Linux platforms, or sensors like cameras, lidar, radar, and IMUs.
Location & details#
- Locations: Sunnyvale, California or Warren, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
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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