General Motors · 3 weeks ago
2026 Summer Intern – Software Engineer, Autonomous Robot (PhD)
Mountain View, California, United States of America
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$10,400/mo - $12,300/mo
Start in 2026 SummerGeneral Motors is seeking highly motivated interns to research and evaluate AI-driven approaches for autonomous robotic systems. The role involves hands-on experimentation, algorithm development, and integration of multi-modal sensor data to advance robotic capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement high-precision localization methods using camera, LiDAR, wheel encoder and inertial sensors
Develop scalable and real-time localization module optimized for autonomous robotic systems
Create engineering specifications and test procedures to ensure system compliance
Evaluate and benchmark the performance of systems
Review the state-of-the-art in camera- and LiDAR-based algorithms
Troubleshoot using strong knowledge of probabilistic estimation, sensor fusion, and real-time system implementation
Adjust and fine-tune system parameters to improve accuracy and robustness
Qualification
Required
Has a Masters Degree and is currently enrolled in a PhD program in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related technical fields
Proficiency in C++ or Python
Adhere to continuous development and deployment practices in robotic software development
Expertise in one or more of the technical areas: Camera- and LiDAR-based localization algorithms, statistical estimation theory, and practices such as pose graph and factor graph optimization and implementation
Understanding state-of-the-art solutions in place recognition for addressing loop-closure detection issues
Perception, e.g., feature embedding, object detection, bird's eye view (BEV) semantic representation
Motion path planning algorithms, e.g., Nav2
Simulation engines: e.g., IsaacSim, IsaacLab, and etc
Dataset curation and annotation tools
Experience optimizing algorithm/software to balance performance within resource constraints
Familiarity with ROS2 or other robotics middleware
Preferred
Machine learning knowledge and practice experience
Proficiency with deep learning frameworks and toolchains like PyTorch and TensorFlow
Familiarity with repositories like DETR, BEVformer, BEVfusion, SAMv2, Ceres Library/GTSAM, ORB-SLAM, VINS-Mono, and etc
Experience working with cloud-based data collection and data pipeline systems
AV/ADAS integration or industrial automation experience is a bonus
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
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Founded in 1908
10001+ employees
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2024-10-31Grant· $8M
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