Senior Machine Learning Engineer - AI Research at General Motors

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • PhD in relevant field or related discipline (STEM focused)
  • Post PhD experience in AI/ML, demonstrating advanced AI/ML skill
  • Expert level 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 decompose ambiguous problems into tractable research questions and follow rigorous experimental methodology including hypothesis formation, data collection, evaluation and statistical analysis
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with anomaly detection and predictive maintenance applications
  • Experience with reinforcement learning for robotic control or process optimization
  • Experience training large scale end-to-end multimodal deep learning models
  • Demonstrated research impact in AI/ML technologies either through important publications in top-tier conferences or demonstrated contribution to industry leading systems

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement novel machine learning architectures for complex industrial applications, including computer vision, robotic manipulation, predictive maintenance, and process optimization
  • Develop end-to-end deep learning pipelines that handle multi-modal sensor data (vision, force/torque, proprioception, environmental sensors)
  • Create foundation models and transfer learning frameworks that generalize across diverse industrial scenarios and equipment types
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams including robotics engineers, SMEs and product teams to understand requirements and translate those to develop ML systems for production systems
  • Develop data collection and annotation strategies to build high quality datasets for training and validating models in industrial settings
  • Stay current with state-of-the-art methods in ML/AI and share knowledge through internal tech talks and presentations

Skills

Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Computer Vision
Robotic Manipulation
Predictive Maintenance
Process Optimization
Multimodal Sensor Data
Foundation Models
Transfer Learning

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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