2026 Summer Intern – Software Engineer, Autonomous Driving (Bachelor's Degree)

Sunnyvale, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

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Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This internship is categorized as hybrid. The selected intern is expected to report to the office up to three times per week or as determined by the team.

Locations:

Sunnyvale California

MountainView California

Warren Michigan

Milford Michigan

About theRole:
As an Autonomous Driving Software Engineer Intern youwill contribute to the design development and validation of cutting-edge software powering self-driving systems. Youll collaborate with experienced engineers across AV Platform teams to build scalable safety-critical software for autonomous vehicles operating in real-world environments.

WhatYoullDo:

Develop testanddeployproduction-ready codeacross components of vehicle platform software.

Quickly rampuponassignedcodebase product area and/or system.

Complete assigned tasks efficiently with few iterations.

Identify problem statements outline optimal solutions account for tradeoffs and edge cases

Participate in code reviews technical discussions and design resign.

Collaboratewith cross-functional teams including hardware systems test and safety to ensure seamless software integration.

Communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

Currently enrolledin a full-time degree-seeking program andin the process of obtainingaBachelors degree in computer science or a related field.

Experience with modern object-oriented programming languages (e.g. Java C Python) preferably in a production or applied project environment.

Able to work fulltime40 hoursper week

Preferred Qualifications:

Previousexperience with software development through internships class projects personal projects or coding competitions.

Experience developing and testing software through internships coursework or personal projects.

Familiarity with Linux/POSIX environments and exposure to embedded systems or robotics projects.

Understanding ofnetworking fundamentals relevant to embedded or distributed systems.

Experience with robotics frameworks (e.g. ROS) embedded Linux platforms or common sensors (e.g. cameras lidar radar IMUs) is a plus.

Interest or coursework related to safety-critical or high-reliability systems (automotive aerospace medical) is beneficial.

Passion for self-driving technology and its potential impact on the world

Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship

Graduating between December 2026 andAugust2027

Compensation:

The monthly salary range for this role is$7300 $8600per month

GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2026 Student Program.

What youll get from us (Benefits):

Paid US GM Holidays

GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program

Result-based potential for growth within GM

Intern events to network with company leaders and peers

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

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Required Experience:

Intern

Job DescriptionDescriptionGM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form and...