2026 Summer Intern – AI/ML Intern – Sensor Encoder (PhD) job opportunity at General Motors.



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General Motors 2026 Summer Intern – AI/ML Intern – Sensor Encoder (PhD)
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Job Description     To help   facilitate   administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.     Work Arrangement:     Hybrid: This internship is catego riz ed as   hybrid . The selected intern is expected to report to the office up to three times per week or as   determined   by the team.        Locations:      San Francisco, California    Sunnyvale, California     Mountain View, California         About the Team:   The Sensor Encoder team is dedicated to advancing the state-of-the-art in AI for autonomous vehicles, with a specific focus on   encoders for   camera , lidar and radar . We are a collaborative, forward-thinking group of researchers and engineers tackling some of the most complex challenges in autonomy and machine learning related to sensor data processing.       About the Role:     As an intern on the sensor encoder team,   you’ll   work on   cutting-edge   projects advancing vehicle autonomy, developing algorithms and models that shape the future of self-driving technology. This internship provides experience with real-world AI/ML systems, collaboration with leading researchers and engineers, and mentorship from experienced AV researchers to grow your skills in the autonomous vehicle industry.        What   You’ll   Do:      Lead research and prototyping of advanced machine learning methods, such as foundation models, vision-language architectures , self -supervised learning.   Prototype ML models that improve   perception , prediction, or decision-making for autonomous driving.    Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including research, robotics, and systems engineering.    Participate in technical discussions, share insights, and work towards publishing results.        Required Qualifications:      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        Preferred Qualifications:     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    Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027.        Compensation:      The monthly salary range for this role is $13,100 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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