2027 Summer Intern – Autonomous Driving Software Engineer (Bachelor's & Master's)

General Motors • Sunnyvale, CA

1d • $9,600 - $10,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program and in the process of obtaining a Bachelors or Masters 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 fulltime, 40 hours per week

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 resign.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree