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

Description

The role is a summer 2027 internship in Sunnyvale, California, on the autonomous vehicle software team.

You will help design, build, and check software for self-driving systems, working alongside experienced engineers on the AV platform teams. The code runs on vehicles in real-world conditions and must be safe.

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and release production-ready code for parts of the vehicle platform software.
• Get up to speed quickly on the codebase, product area, or system you are assigned.
• Finish assigned work efficiently and with few revision cycles.
• Define problems, propose the best solutions, and weigh tradeoffs and edge cases.
• Take part in code reviews, technical discussions, and design reviews.
• Work with hardware, systems, test, and safety teams so the software integrates smoothly.
• Communicate clearly with many different stakeholders.
• Monitor production systems, troubleshoot issues, and provide support.

Requirements

• You are currently enrolled full-time in a degree program and working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field.
• You have experience with modern object-oriented languages such as Python or C++, ideally in production or applied project work.
• You can work full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Preferred: You have shown software engineering experience through a previous internship, work, coding competitions, or publications.
• Preferred: You have developed on and for Linux.
• Preferred: You have built, tested, and shipped production software.
• Preferred: You have worked on safety-critical development in fields such as FDA, FAA, or automotive.
• Preferred: You have networking experience.
• Preferred: You have worked where software, hardware, and AV or robotics systems meet.
• Preferred: You plan to return to your degree program after the internship.
• Preferred: You graduate between December 2027 and June 2028.

Conditions

The pay information is a good faith estimate based on what a successful applicant might earn under applicable state laws. It may not reflect pay for roles outside New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

The base salary range is $9,600 to $10,300 per month. The actual offer within that range depends on factors relevant to the position.

Hybrid work: you are expected to be in the Sunnyvale, CA office up to three days per week, or as the team sets.

GM will pay eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program a one-time lump sum taxable stipend to help with relocation. For administration, apply using the permanent address you would move from.

Equal opportunity: the company does not discriminate unlawfully and works to build an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

• The company offers support for your well-being at work and at home from your first day.
• Details on total rewards are available on the company's careers resources page.