2026 Summer Intern - Research & Development: Connected Vehicle System at General Motors

Warren, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

NoVisa

Automotive, TelecommunicationsIndustries

Requirements

U.S. citizenship required to comply with federal government contract provision
Master’s degree required; Ph.D. degree and a strong publication record preferable
Background in mobile networks and wireless communications, particularly Cloud/Edge computing and 4G/5G standards
Knowledge in end-to-end system design and optimization, and protocols on handling heavy data delivery
Experience in working with data-intensive applications, e.g., video streaming
Experience in commonly used tools in handling video data, e.g., Gstreamer, ffmpeg
Software engineering skills such as C++, C#, Java/Kotlin and/or Python, as well as understanding of multithreading programming and real-time system development
Strong in data-driven analytics
Highly motivated to conduct quality work, independent in thinking, and able to actively communicate with team members
Excellent communication skills in writing and verbal communication

Responsibilities

Understand the current status of cellular network, including deployment and communication performance
Algorithm design to address QoE degradation as hinted by cellular communication performance issues, including latency reduction, service continuity, service smoothness, and if necessary minimum QoE sacrifice
Vehicle and Cloud/Edge end-to-end system design in support of the design algorithms to ensure QoE
Implement and test an end-to-end system in GM test vehicles, demonstrating efficacy of the system design and algorithmic contribution
Actively document and potentially further improve ideas generated while working on the system
Extensively evaluate system performance using a data-driven approach with good test scenario coverage
Work closely with researchers and professors on interpreting experiment results and identifying system improvement opportunities
Practice forward-thinking, be comprehensive in system and algorithmic design, foresee research challenges, and proactively identify solutions

Skills

Cellular Networks

QoE

Algorithm Design

Latency Reduction

System Architecture

Cloud Computing

Edge Computing

Infotainment

Network Optimization

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters

1908Year Founded

$486.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

Flexible Work Hours

Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.

Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.

Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.

GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.

GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.

Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.

Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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