Description
Role : As a Staff AI/ML Engineer in the AI Research organization, you will be advancing the frontier of machine learning to solve challenging problems in autonomous driving. You will design state-of-the-art algorithms that open new possibilities for our vehicles. Additionally, you will help shape technical directions, mentor, and publish at top conferences
About the Organization : The AI Research team advances the state-of-the-art in AI for autonomous vehicles. Join a collaborative and innovative team redefining autonomy.
What You’ll Do
- Research, design, and prototype advanced ML approaches (e.g., foundation models, VLAs, diffusion, image/video generation, self-supervised learning, IL, RL) to advance the state-of-the-art in autonomous driving.
- Influence technical roadmaps, shaping strategic ML priorities aligned with company objectives and product milestones.
- Provide technical mentorship and vision.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering groups, helping foster ML innovation across teams.
- Represent GM externally through publications, patents, and participation in top conferences.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- 5+ years of experience in AI/ML research and applied development.
- Deep expertise in modern ML architectures (transformers, generative AI, multimodal systems).
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities, comfortable influencing technical strategy and guiding ML excellence across the organization.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or the equivalent
- Demonstrated research impact in AI/ML technologies either through important publications in top conferences or demonstrated contribution to industry leading systems.
- AV/ADAS experience
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Mountain View Technical Center three times per week, at minimum.
Compensation : The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.
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Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.
