2026 Summer Intern – Software Engineer, Dynamics & Controls Autonomous Driving (PhD)
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Job Location:
Sunnyvale, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
To helpfacilitateadministration of relocation benefits if you are selected please apply using the permanent address you would move from.
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This internship is categorized ashybrid. The selected intern is expected to report to the office up to three times per week or asdeterminedby the team.
Locations:
Sunnyvale California
San Francisco California
About the Team:
The Local Planner Controller team formulates and solves optimization problems online considering kinematic feasibility collision avoidance and ride comfort.
About The Role:
You will be an intern in the Local Planner Controller team within Embodied AI. We formulate and solve optimization problems online considering kinematic feasibility collision avoidance and ride this role you will have opportunities to work on exciting problems in vehicle dynamics estimation andcontrolssystems used byGMsSuper Cruise system.
WhatYoullDo:
Support development for vehicle dynamics andcontrolssoftware deployed to GMs Super Cruise system.
Join technical reviews and apply software engineering best practices.
Contribute to Active Safety Driver Assistance and Super Cruise.
Improve and deliver reliable software through continuous integration automated testing and code reviews.
Help define build and embody GM engineering culture and principles.
Required Qualifications:
Graduate student (PhD preferred) in controls optimization path planning or related.
Deep understanding ofoptimalcontrols and trajectory optimization algorithms.
Good grasp of classical and modern feedback control theory and techniques.
Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics.
Experience with C/Python development.
Strong communicationskills.
Passion for self-driving technology and its potential impact on the world.
Able to workfulltime40 hoursper week.
Preferred Qualifications:
A background in robotics ROS or the AV/ADASindustry.
Experience in numerical optimization algorithms.
Experience designing software applications for safety critical systems.
Experience building and managing engineering teams.
Intent to return todegree-programafter the completion of the internship.
Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027.
Compensation:
The monthly salary range for this role is $13100 per month
GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2026 Student Program.
Whatyoullget 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
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Required Experience:
Intern
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