2026 Summer Intern – Software Engineer, Dynamics & Controls – Autonomous Driving
General Motors
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Sunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $13,100 per month
Job Level
Entry Level
Tech Stack
Python
About the role
- Support development for vehicle dynamics and controls software deployed to GMs Super Cruise system.
- Join technical reviews and apply software engineering best practices.
- Contribute to Active Safety, Driver Assistance, and Super Cruise.
- Improve and deliver reliable software through continuous integration, automated testing, and code reviews.
- Help define, build, and embody GM engineering culture and principles.
Requirements
- Graduate student (PhD preferred) in controls, optimization, path planning, or related.
- Deep understanding of optimal controls and trajectory optimization algorithms.
- Good grasp of classical and modern feedback control theory and techniques.
- Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics.
- Experience with C++/Python development.
- Strong communication skills.
- Passion for self-driving technology and its potential impact on the world.
- Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
C++Pythonoptimal controlstrajectory optimization algorithmsfeedback control theoryvehicle dynamicsautomated testingcontinuous integrationcode reviews
Soft skills
strong communication skillspassion for self-driving technology