2026 Summer Intern – Software Engineer, Dynamics & Controls - Autonomous Driving (phd)

General Motors

Sunnyvale, California, USA
Base: $13,100 pm; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
Hybrid
Optimal controls and trajectory optimization
Classical and modern feedback control theory
Vehicle dynamics understanding
Support development for vehicle dynamics and controls software deployed to GM's Super Cruise system

Job Summary

  • Support development for vehicle dynamics and controls software deployed to GM's Super Cruise system.
  • Improve and deliver reliable software through continuous integration, automated testing, and code reviews.
  • The monthly salary range for this role is $13,100 per month.

Matching Summary

Support development for vehicle dynamics and controls software deployed to GM's Super Cruise system.

Salary

Base: $13,100 per month; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid US GM Holidays, GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program, Result-based potential for growth within GM, Intern events

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • optimal controls and trajectory optimization
  • classical and modern feedback control theory
  • vehicle dynamics understanding
  • C++/Python development experience
  • self-driving technology passion

Nice-to-have

  • robotics, ROS, or AV/ADAS industry background
  • numerical optimization algorithms experience
  • safety critical systems design
  • engineering teams management

Key Requirements

  • Graduate student (PhD preferred)
  • Controls, optimization, path planning related field
  • Fulltime, 40 hours per week
  • Intent to return to degree-program
  • Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027

Work Rights

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