Summer Intern – Digital Product, Software Engineering

General Motors

. Build or enhance software features, services, APIs, tools, or automation .

Posted 9/21/2026internshipUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $6,400 - $10,300 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, C#, C++, or SQL, along with experience in software testing, automation, and APIs. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for contributing to team efforts in building customer-focused digital products.

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Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, C#, C++, SQLSoftware TestingAPIsCollaborationContinuous Improvement

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentUnit TestingIntegration TestingEnd-to-End TestingData AnalysisTroubleshootingTechnical DocumentationAutomationBackend ServicesData Engineering

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborative WorkLearning New Technologies

Tools & Technologies

GitCI/CDObservability ToolsIntegration ToolsSalesforceMuleSoft

Industry Keywords

Digital ProductsCustomer ExperienceSoftware DeliveryTest InfrastructureLab Tooling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJavaScriptPythonSQLTypeScriptC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build or enhance software features, services, APIs, tools, or automation
Write unit, integration, or end-to-end tests and help improve software quality
Analyze data, investigate defects, and support troubleshooting or root-cause analysis
Contribute to technical designs, requirements, documentation, or delivery plans
Support software delivery, diagnostics, reflash, validation, lab tooling, or test infrastructure
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, analysts, technicians, and business partners
Work on real GM digital products, services, tools, and customer experiences
Participate in design, coding, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement across the development lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Must have at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship
Availability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the 12 week summer internship period between May–August or June–September 2027
Coursework, project, club, research, or prior experience demonstrating programming or software development
Ability to communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and learn new technologies
Interest in building reliable, customer-focused digital products
Ability to work onsite at the assigned GM location with the manager and team
Experience with one or more programming languages such as Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, C#, C++, or SQL is preferred
Exposure to software testing, automation, APIs, databases, Git, CI/CD, observability, or integration tools is preferred
Experience with mobile development, web development, backend services, data engineering, Salesforce, MuleSoft, or test platforms is preferred
Currently pursuing a Master's Degree in a related field is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

One-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students to help facilitate administration of relocation 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