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You’ll meet customers, turn their needs into clear specs, deliver high-quality code on our common simulation platform, and measure your impact. Customers likely include Hardware/Software in the Loop teams as well as Autonomous Vehicle software and test authors. \nAbout the team:\nThe GM AV Simulation team builds world-class testing and analysis related products and technologies to enable GM to accelerate development of autonomous vehicles as well as general vehicle software development. Our customers range from AV developers understanding the effects of their code on vehicle behavior, data engineers using our data pipelines to generate meaningful insights for various evaluation needs, to the release team tracking top-line performance metrics on releases. AV Simulation aims to deliver intuitive user experiences for robotics and AI engineers that accelerate GM towards a driverless future. \nWhat you'll do:\nQuickly ramp up on assigned codebase, product area, and/or system.\nMeet with your customers to learn about what they do and how you will help.\nComplete assigned tasks efficiently with few iterations.\nDevelop, test, and deploy production-ready code across components of our simulation infrastructure.\nIdentify problem statements, outline optimal solutions, account for tradeoffs and edge cases\nParticipate in code reviews, technical discussions, and design resign.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless software integration\nCommunicate effectively across multiple stakeholders.\nDraw in senior developers to help when needed.\nRequired Qualifications:\nCurrently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, engineering, or a related STEM field.\nMust have at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship\nExperience coding in Python or C++.\nAvailability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the 12 week summer internship period between May 24th - August 13th or June 14th - September 3rd 2027\nPreferred Qualifications:\nCandidates are not expected to meet every qualification listed below. Depending on the needs of a specific Autonomous Vehicles team, a combination of these skills and areas of knowledge may be relevant.\nCurrently pursuing a master's degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, engineering, or a related STEM field.\nDemonstrated software engineering experience through internships, professional work, coding competitions, or publications.\nBackground in robotics, ROS, game engines such as Unreal, or the AV/ADAS industry.\nKnowledge of data pipelines and workflows that support data scientists.\nTrack record of building high-quality developer productivity tools.\nProven ability to develop high-quality software under significant latency and performance constraints.\nFamiliarity with developing or working with safety-critical code.\nIntent to return to a degree program after completing the internship.\nCompensation:\nThe compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.\nThe salary range for this role is $8,100 - 9,600 per month. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.\nGM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program - to help facilitate administration of relocation benefits, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.\nWhat you’ll get from us (Benefits):\nPaid US GM Holidays\nGM Family First Vehicle Discount Program\nResult-based potential for growth within GM\nIntern events to network with company leaders and peers\nWork Arrangement:\nStart dates for this internship role are May 24th and June 14th of 2027.\nAssignments will be based on team placement to ensure interns are located with their working team and leader.\nHybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their designated work location three times per week, at minimum.\n\nAbout GM\nOur vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.\nWhy Join Us\nWe believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.\nBenefits Overview\nFrom day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.\nNon-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)\nGeneral Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.\nAll employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.\nWe encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.\nAccommodations\nGeneral Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. 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