Principal AI/ML Engineer - Onboard Embodied AI at General Motors

Mountain View, California, United States

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

Requirements

  • Master's or Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of modern machine learning techniques
  • Extensive experience developing and deploying advanced ML systems, particularly in end-to-end real-time onboard applications
  • Proven track record as a technical leader and expert in developing robust deep learning models that directly map sensor data to actionable outputs within safety-critical systems
  • Deep expertise in state-of-the-art computer vision techniques, neural architectures, representation learning, real-time inference, model optimization, and robustness under uncertainty
  • Strong software engineering proficiency, particularly Python and C++, alongside extensive hands-on experience with modern ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX)
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities, comfortable influencing technical strategy and guiding ML engineering excellence across the organization
  • Bonus: AV/ADAS experience is a big plus

Responsibilities

  • Drive the design, development, and deployment of advanced onboard ML models, delivering end-to-end solutions capable of real-time inference and robust autonomous driving performance
  • Lead and architect complex machine learning projects, from conception through validation to onboard implementation, emphasizing scalability, robustness, and safety-critical operation
  • Champion innovation in neural network architectures, training methodologies, and inference optimization strategies suited for real-time onboard deployment
  • Provide technical mentorship and thought leadership, elevating engineering practices, and fostering ML innovation across teams
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering groups, ensuring seamless integration of ML capabilities into autonomous vehicle systems
  • Influence technical roadmaps, shaping strategic ML priorities aligned with company objectives and product milestones

Skills

Machine Learning
Neural Networks
End-to-End ML
Autonomous Driving
Real-Time Inference
Sensor Data Processing
Model Architecture
Model Deployment
Scalable ML
Safety-Critical Systems
Training Methodologies

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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