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

General Motors is a leading automotive company focused on innovation and sustainability. They are seeking an intern to develop and maintain software for managing diverse fleets of GM vehicles, with a focus on optimizing performance and reliability. Responsibilities 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 Skills 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 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 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