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General Motors · 10 hours ago

2026 Summer Intern – Software Engineer, Autonomous Robot (Bachelors Degree)

Mountain View, CA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$7,300/mo - $8,600/mo

Start in 2026 Summer

General Motors is a company committed to leading change towards a safer and more equitable world. They are seeking a self-motivated intern to prototype AI-driven architectures for autonomous robotic systems, focusing on the development and integration of software with physical and simulation platforms.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the design and implementation of high-precision localization methods using camera, LiDAR, wheel encoder and inertial sensors

Assist in developing scalable and real-time localization module optimized for autonomous robotic systems

Help to create engineering specifications and test procedures to ensure system compliance

Evaluate and benchmark the performance of systems

Review the state-of-the-art in camera- and LiDAR-based algorithms

Troubleshoot using strong knowledge of probabilistic estimation, sensor fusion, and real-time system implementation

Qualification

C++PythonMachine learningDeep learning frameworksCamera-based localizationLiDAR-based localizationROS2Statistical estimation theoryMotion planning algorithmsSimulation toolsData pipeline systems

Required

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related technical fields

Proficiency in C++ or Python

Adhere to continuous development and deployment practices in robotic software development

Preferred

Machine learning knowledge and practice experience

Proficiency with deep learning frameworks and toolchains like PyTorch and TensorFlow

Familiarity with repositories like DETR, BEVformer, BEVfusion, SAMv2, Ceres Library/GTSAM, ORB-SLAM, VINS-Mono, and etc

Experience working with cloud-based data collection and data pipeline systems

AV/ADAS integration or industrial automation experience is a bonus

Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027

Experience or coursework in one or more of the following areas: Camera- and LiDAR-based localization algorithms, Statistical estimation theory (e.g., pose graph or factor graph techniques), Place recognition and loop-closure detection, Perception tasks such as object detection or semantic representation, Motion planning algorithms and platforms (e.g., Nav2), Working with simulation tools (e.g., IsaacSim, IsaacLab), Dataset handling or annotation, Software optimization for resource-constrained systems, Familiarity with ROS2 or other robotics middleware