2026 Summer Intern - Software Engineer - Autonomous Driving - Simulation Team (Master's)
General Motors is a company focused on creating a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. As a Simulation intern, you will work with senior engineers to design, build, and launch simulation features that support GM's validation teams and contribute to the development of autonomous vehicles. Responsibilities Quickly ramp up on assigned codebase, product area, and/or system Meet with your customers to learn about what they do and how you will help 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 resign Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless software integration Communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders Draw in senior developers to help when needed Skills Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program and in the process of obtaining a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field Experience coding in Python or C++ Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internships, work experience, coding competitions, or publications Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op A background in robotics, ROS, or the AV/ADAS industry Experience with data pipelines/workflows supporting data scientists Experience building high quality dev productivity tools Experience developing high-quality software under significant latency and performance constraints Experience developing or working with safety-critical code 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 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.