2026 Summer Intern - Backend Software Engineer, Fleet Tooling (Bachelor's Degree)

Job Description:

Job Description

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To help facilitate administration of the relocation stipended if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This internship is categorized as hybrid. The selected intern is expected to report to the office up to three times per week or as determined by the team. This internship may be considered remote for an individual in the Seattle area.

Locations:

Mountain View, California

Sunnyvale, California

About the Team

Our team, GM's AV (Autonomous Vehicles) organization, collaborates closely with the Operations Team. Our primary function is to develop and implement products that help them efficiently manage our extensive data collection vehicle fleet. This role is well-suited for individuals who have a strong product focus and a consistent drive to meet customer needs. We also incorporate generative AI into both our development tools and the products we create.

About The Role:

We are looking for an intern with strong engineering fundamentals and who is passionate about enabling effective business operations. As a member of this team, we are looking for someone who cares deeply about the quality of software and products the team owns.

The way this engineer will deliver impact may vary depending on the situation but they will be expected to partner effectively with other engineers, take feedback and guidance from more experienced team members, and deliver effective and reliable solutions to tasks at hand.

What You'll Do:

* Develop and maintain software for managing diverse fleets of GM vehicles (R&D and production).

* Optimize software performance and reliability for real-world deployment

* Leverage the guidance and experience of more senior engineers on the team to identify engineering pain points and implement solutions that are reliable, scalable, and maintainable.

* Effectively communicate the status of their work.

* Follow software engineering best practices within your team.

* Contribute to the engineering culture on the team.

* Contribute to real-world services and gain practical experience with Go, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, GCP, and supporting tools such as Buildkite and OpenTelemetry

Required Qualifications:

* Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program and in the process of obtaining a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field.

* Academic exposure to distributed systems concepts, including scalability, reliability, or fault tolerance.

* Experience writing Go, Python, or similar languages through coursework, internships, or project work

* Understanding of Unix/Linux, SSH, and networking fundamentals.

* Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Attention to detail, and a desire to improve processes and systems around you.

* Experience with GCP.

* Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

* Passion for self-driving technology and its potential impact on the world.

* Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship.

* Graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.

Compensation:

* The monthly salary range for this role is $7,300 - $8,600 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
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