2026 Summer Intern – AI/ML Intern - Autonomous Vehicle Engineering (PhD)

General Motors is dedicated to advancing the state-of-the-art in AI for autonomous vehicles. As an AI/ML Research Intern, you’ll work on cutting-edge projects developing algorithms and models that shape the future of self-driving technology, collaborating with leading researchers and engineers. Responsibilities Lead research and prototyping of advanced machine learning methods, such as foundation models, vision-language architectures, diffusion models, image/video generation, self-supervised learning, imitation learning, and reinforcement learning Prototype ML models that improve perception, prediction, or decision-making for autonomous driving Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including perception, robotics, and systems engineering Participate in technical discussions, share insights, and work towards publishing results Skills Currently pursuing or in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related technical field Solid understanding of modern machine learning techniques, especially deep learning architectures (e.g., transformers, generative models, multimodal learning) Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow Research experience in AI/ML, demonstrated through coursework, academic projects, or publications Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset Strong communication and presentation skills Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week Familiarity with autonomous vehicles or advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) Experience working with large-scale datasets and training ML models in high-performance computing environments Intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship/co-op Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences such as NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, ECCV, RSS, ICRA, CoRL, or similar Demonstrated experience and self-driven motivation in solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches Experience building systems based on machine learning, reinforcement learning and/or deep learning methods 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 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.