Hybrid AI/ML Intern – Model Scaling Foundations, PhD

at General Motors

• Job title: AI/ML Intern – Model Scaling Foundations, PhD
• Job type: Internship
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: $13,100 per month
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Tech skills: Python, PyTorch, Tensorflow
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sunnyvale, United States

About the role

• AI/ML Intern working on cutting-edge vehicle autonomy projects. Developing algorithms that shape the future of self-driving technology with hands-on mentorship from experienced researchers.

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.
• Work with very large datasets containing diverse road driving conditions and driving behaviors and build our large driving models with these datasets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including perception, robotics, and systems engineering.
• Participate in technical discussions, share insights, and work towards publishing results.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience working with large datasets, running parallel.
• 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.

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