Machine Learning Engineer - AI Research at General Motors

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • PhD in relevant field or related discipline (STEM focused) or Masters degree with significant ongoing AI/ML contributions
  • In depth knowledge about modern deep learning architectures—Transformers, Diffusion Models, CNNs and model training techniques at scale
  • Strong hands-on experience with at least one of the popular AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, Tensorflow, Keras or JAX)
  • Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with one or more of systems languages (C++/Java)
  • Demonstrated track record of publications in top AI/ML conferences or patents demonstrating novel contributions to the field
  • Ability to formulate research questions from ambiguous problems and apply rigorous experimental methodology including hypothesis formation, evaluation, and statistical analysis
  • Able to work full time, 40 hours per week
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with anomaly detection and predictive maintenance applications through course work, research or projects
  • Experience with reinforcement learning for robotic control or process optimization through course work, research or projects
  • Experience training multimodal deep learning models
  • Demonstrated research contributions in AI/ML technologies through publication of PhD research in top-tier conferences or journals

Responsibilities

  • Adapt machine learning architectures for complex industrial applications, including computer vision, robotic manipulation, predictive maintenance, and process optimization
  • Build end-to-end deep learning pipelines that handle multi-modal sensor data (vision, force/torque, proprioception, environmental sensors)
  • Contribute to the development of foundation models and transfer learning frameworks that generalize across diverse industrial scenarios and equipment types
  • Contribute to the development of data collection and annotation strategies to build high quality datasets for training and validating models in industrial settings
  • Work with partner teams to translate technical requirements into ML solutions and support integration efforts
  • Own the deployment and monitoring of ML models in production environments
  • Publish research findings in top-tier venues (for example, NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR) and contribute to GM’s presence in the research community

Skills

Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Computer Vision
Robotics
Predictive Maintenance
Foundation Models
Transfer Learning
Multi-Modal Data
Data Annotation
Sensor Data Processing

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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