General Motors · 23 hours ago
2026 Summer Intern - Machine Learning Engineer- Autonomous Vehicle Engineering (PhD)
Sunnyvale, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$13,100/mo - $13,100/mo
Start in 2026 SummerGeneral Motors is a company focused on leading change towards a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. As a Machine Learning Engineering Intern, you will collaborate with engineers and researchers on AI/ML projects in robotics and advanced manufacturing, gaining hands-on experience in the design and potential deployment of AI systems.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to adapt and optimize machine learning models for autonomous vehicle perception, including robotics and computer vision applications
Help build and test components of end-to-end deep learning pipelines that process multimodal sensor data (e.g., cameras, lidars, radars)
Assist in developing and evaluating foundation models and transfer learning techniques for use
Participate in translating technical and business requirements into ML prototypes
Gain exposure to the training, deployment, and performance monitoring of machine learning models in production-like environments
Learn how research ideas evolve into real-world applications and contribute to the team's innovation roadmap
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related STEM field
Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the internship period
Demonstrated coursework, research., or projects in AI/ML
Strong programming skills in Python
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
Preferred
Exposure to deep learning architectures such as Transformers, CNNs, or Diffusion Models
Hands-on experience with one or more machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or Keras)
Experience with robotics, computer vision through projects or research
Familiarity with multimodal learning or working with sensor data
Interest in contributing to publications, open-source projects, or patents
Familiarity with systems programming languages (e.g., C++ or Java) is a plus
Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship
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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Funding
Current Stage
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
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Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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