GM Hiring Autonomous Driving Software Engineer Intern

About the Role

As an Autonomous Vehicle Software Engineer Intern, you will contribute to the design, development, and validation of cutting-edge software powering self-driving systems. You'll 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.
• Quickly ramp up on assigned codebase, 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 reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, test, and safety to ensure seamless software integration.
• Communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders.
• Provide observability and troubleshooting services of production systems and support.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program and in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Experience with modern object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Python, C++) preferably in a production or applied project environment.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated software engineering experience from a previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.
• Experience developing on and for Linux.
• Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software.
• Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive).
• Experience with networking.
• Experience working in the intersection of Software, Hardware and AV/Robotic systems.
• Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship.
• Graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.

Compensation

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

• The salary range for this role is $9,600 – $10,300 per month. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program - to help facilitate administration of relocation benefits, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

Work Arrangement

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