AV Software Safety Intern - Fall 2026

General Motors•Markham, ON

2d•CA$4,264 - CA$5,200•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Software Safety team, the Software Safety Intern will support safety initiatives in all phases of system development (concept, requirements, design, implementation, verification, and validation) for software that is core to our ADAS and AV systems.

Requirements

Pursuit of a Bachelors, Master's or Phd in the following areas: Software Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Science, Engineering Science, Computer Engineering or Mechatronics.
Able to work 40 hours per week in Canada and for 4 months or 8 months or 12 months terms (consecutive semesters) starting Sep 2026.
Must be enrolled in a co-op or internship program and meet the program’s eligibility requirements.
All students must also be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization
Experience using AI tools and building AI agents/skills
Beginner to intermediate knowledge on C++, Embedded C or Python.
Basic experience with embedded software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience
High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed.
Knowledge of model-based engineering methods.
Familiarity with ISO 26262 and other functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 62304, or DO-178C
Knowledge of safety analysis methods such as HAZOP, FMEA, FTA, and STPA.
Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust
Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
Excellent project management skills and the proven track record to manage numerous projects at any given
Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Fundamental digital literacy including understanding of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Lead or participate in safety strategy discussions, collaborating with GM teams globally
Support software safety teams in building AI tools to support safety analysis
Ensure alignment to GM safety and software development processes
Develop, allocate, and verify software safety requirements to ensure completeness, consistency, and alignment to system-level safety requirements
Lead or contribute to initiatives towards the continuous improvement of the safety and software development processes