General Motors is committed to leading the change towards a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. In this internship role, you will support the development of vehicle dynamics and controls software for GM's Super Cruise system, working on optimization problems and contributing to Active Safety and Driver Assistance initiatives.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
- A background in robotics, ROS, or the AV/ADAS 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
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 https://www.gm.com.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.
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