Director – AV Safety Data Science

Employment Type

Full time

Job Description

• Define performance targets and measurement strategy for on-road autonomous vehicle performance
• Develop scalable autonomous vehicle performance measurement solutions to verify safe and compliant on-road autonomous behavior
• Raise the bar for on-road safety by continuously improving safety and autonomous vehicle measurement and developing a feedback loop for software improvements
• Lead and manage a team of data scientists, statisticians, and engineers providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to ensure successful project delivery and professional growth
• Collaborate across various autonomous vehicle development teams, including GPSSC, Software & Services, Legal, and Product organizations
• Stay up to date on industry trends, advancements, and reach in data science and AI/ML to drive innovation within the team
• Foster a culture of collaboration, experimentation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing within the data science team and broader community
• Manage and allocate team resources effectively to support project needs and team growth

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 10+ years of experience in Data Science and Engineering in a corporate setting, with 4+ years of experience as a manager
• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Transportation, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or other quantitative field
• Ability to dive into technical details of safety research, autonomous vehicles systems, and the full data lifecycle while simultaneously developing safety measurement strategy
• Experience in safety, automotive, or robotics data science
• Experience generating insights from multiple large-scale datasets
• Proficiency SQL and/or Python
• Proven track record of managing data science projects from concept to implementation, delivering impactful business outcomes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong business consulting skills; ability to evaluate the big picture and solve strategic business problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, develop, and evaluate high-performing talent

About GM

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