2026 Summer Intern – Software Engineer, Dynamics & Controls - Autonomous Driving (PhD) job opportunity at General Motors.



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General Motors 2026 Summer Intern – Software Engineer, Dynamics & Controls - Autonomous Driving (PhD)
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Dynamics & Controls - Autonomous Driving (PhD)

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loacation Sunnyvale, California, United States of America, United States Of America
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Job Description To help   facilitate   administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.   Work Arrangement:   Hybrid: This internship is catego riz ed as   hybrid . The selected intern is expected to report to the office up to three times per week or as   determined   by the team.     Locations:    Sunnyvale, California    San Francisco, California   About the Team:   The Local Planner Controller team formulates and solves optimization problems online, considering kinematic feasibility, collision avoidance, and ride comfort.     About The Role:    You will be an intern in the Local Planner Controller team within Embodied AI. We formulate and solve optimization problems online, considering kinematic feasibility, collision avoidance, and ride comfort. In this role, you will have opportunities to work on exciting problems in vehicle dynamics, estimation and   controls   systems used by   GMs   Super Cruise system.      What   You’ll   Do:   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.     Required Qualifications:   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.     Preferred Qualifications:    A background in robotics, ROS, or the AV/ ADA S   industry.   Experience in numerical optimization algorithms.   Experience designing software applications for safety critical systems.   Experience building and managing engineering teams.   Intent to return to   degree-program   after the completion of the internship.   Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027.   Compensation:   The monthly salary range for this role is $13,100 per month    GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2026 Student Program.     What   you’ll   get from us (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   



 About GM Our 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. Why Join Us   We 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. Benefits Overview From 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 . Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) General 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. All 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.  We 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 . Accommodations General 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 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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