Principal AI/ML Engineer at General Motors

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, Autonomous VehiclesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science with a focus in Robotics and/or Machine Learning, or a related field
  • Proven experience working with large-scale Foundation Models and alignment methods to translate research into real-world impact
  • Proven experience delivering applied research in the wild and maintaining best practices while working on tight deadlines
  • Proficiency in frameworks such as PyTorch and languages such as Python
  • Proven experience in building and scaling large model training pipelines that are performant and enable quick iteration by distributed teams
  • Strong data processing skills using tools like Numpy, Pandas, and Apache Spark
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Experience deploying foundation models into production environments and understanding the end-to-end process
  • Previous experience in Robotics or Autonomous Driving

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement technologies that align our models to GM’s mission
  • Apply techniques such as RL, guidance, and selection to raise the performance of our models and provide a layer of safety and reliability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate & align distillation recipes of Robotics foundation models for onboard driving models
  • Conduct research and stay updated on the latest advancements in AI frameworks and libraries
  • Lead projects from ideation to deployment, documenting learnings and best practices along the way
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Skills

Machine Learning
AI
Reinforcement Learning
RL
Robotics
Trajectory Generation
Model Distillation
Autonomous Driving
PyTorch
TensorFlow

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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