2026 Summer Intern – AI/ML Software Engineer (PhD)

General Motors is seeking a Summer Intern for their AI/ML Software Engineer position. The intern will partner with senior engineers to develop and deploy AI/ML tools for simulation testing in autonomous vehicle software, playing a critical role in managing the quality of these tests. Responsibilities Quickly ramp up on assigned codebase, product area, and/or system Meet with the cross-functional stakeholders working on code in your assigned area Develop data pipelines to curate inputs, manage ground truth, and aggregate results across large experiment runs Build validation metrics that produce clear pass/fail signals and confidence intervals for ML model behavior in simulation Enhance AI/ML validation frameworks and tools for autonomous vehicle software systems Leverage vision-language models (VLMs) and large language models (LLMs) to classify autonomy performance, mine critical scenarios, and prioritize validation efforts, integrating human-in-the-loop where appropriate 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 reviews Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless software integration Communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders Skills Currently pursuing or in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related technical field Solid understanding of modern machine learning techniques Demonstrated coursework, research, or projects in AI/ML Strong programming skills in Python Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week 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 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 Overview General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts. It was founded in 1908, and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship General Motors has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 787 in 2025, 740 in 2024, 450 in 2023, 795 in 2022, 748 in 2021, 452 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.