General Motors · 3 weeks ago
2026 Summer Intern - Software Engineer - Autonomous Driving - Simulation Team (Master's)
Mountain View, California, United States of America
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$9,200/mo - $9,200/mo
Start in 2026 SummerGeneral Motors is a leading automotive company focused on innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Simulation intern to partner with senior engineers in designing, building, and launching simulation features used by validation teams, while delivering high-quality code and ensuring seamless software integration.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Quickly ramp up on assigned codebase, product area, and/or system
Meet with your customers to learn about what they do and how you will help
Complete assigned tasks efficiently with few iterations
Develop, test, and deploy production-ready code across components of our simulation infrastructure
Identify problem statements, outline optimal solutions, account for tradeoffs and edge cases
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and design resign
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless software integration
Communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders
Draw in senior developers to help when needed
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program and in the process of obtaining a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Experience coding in Python or C++
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
Preferred
Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internships, work experience, coding competitions, or publications
Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op
A background in robotics, ROS, or the AV/ADAS industry
Experience with data pipelines/workflows supporting data scientists
Experience building high quality dev productivity tools
Experience developing high-quality software under significant latency and performance constraints
Experience developing or working with safety-critical code
Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
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
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
Founded in 1908
10001+ employees
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Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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