Summer Intern – Research and Development, Connected Vehicle Systems

General Motors

. Understand the current status of cellular networks, including deployment and communication performance .

Posted 10/12/2026internshipWarren • Michigan • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mobile networks and wireless communications, with a focus on Cloud/Edge computing and 4G/5G/6G standards. Proficient in end-to-end system design, optimization, and data-driven analytics for performance evaluation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mobile Networks ExpertiseCloud/Edge ComputingEnd-to-End System DesignData-Driven AnalyticsSoftware Engineering in C++, C#, Java/Kotlin, Python

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Hard Skills

Algorithm DesignQoE OptimizationMultithreading ProgrammingReal-Time System DevelopmentData-Intensive Applications

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

GstreamerFFmpeg

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's DegreePhD (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

4G Standards5G Standards6G StandardsHeavy Data Delivery ProtocolsVideo Streaming

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudFFmpegJavaKotlinPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understand the current status of cellular networks, including deployment and communication performance
Design algorithms addressing QoE degradation caused by cellular communication performance issues, including latency reduction, service continuity, service smoothness and minimum QoE sacrifice where necessary
Design vehicle and Cloud/Edge end-to-end systems supporting QoE algorithms
Implement and test an end-to-end system in GM test vehicles
Demonstrate the efficacy of system designs and algorithmic contributions
Document and potentially improve ideas generated while working on the system
Evaluate system performance using a data-driven approach with broad test-scenario coverage
Anticipate research challenges and proactively identify solutions
Report to the Warren, Michigan location at least three times per week

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pursuit of a Master or PhD degree
Must be a current student
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months
Background in mobile networks and wireless communications, particularly Cloud/Edge computing and 4G/5G/6G standards
Knowledge of end-to-end system design and optimization, and protocols for handling heavy data delivery
Experience with data-intensive applications, such as video streaming
Experience with video data tools such as Gstreamer and ffmpeg
Software engineering skills in C++, C#, Java/Kotlin and/or Python
Understanding of multithreading programming and real-time system development
Strong data-driven analytics skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
PhD listed as preferred qualification

Benefits

Comp & perks

One-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program to help facilitate relocation benefits