Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle AI Job at General Motors

Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle AI

GM is looking to hire highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineers to...

Location

United States , Mountain View, California

Salary:

189300.00 - 290000.00 USD / Year

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on large-scale distributed systems or AI/ML infrastructure
Expert proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, or Kotlin
Extensive experience designing, building, and deploying production-grade AI/ML models or intelligent agents
Demonstrated technical leadership in complex projects, including mentoring and driving cross-functional initiatives

Job Responsibility

Lead the architecture and implementation of next-generation AI agents, from conceptualization to production deployment
Drive technical direction and strategy for the AI agent platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
Mentor and guide junior and senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and best practices
Collaborate with Product Managers and other engineering teams to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions
Conduct complex code reviews, system design reviews, and provide constructive feedback
Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and architectural challenges within the agent infrastructure
Stay current with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and software engineering to continually improve our technology stack

What we offer

Incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
Company vehicle evaluation program
This Job may be eligible for relocation benefits

Fulltime

Staff Product Manager - AV Capabilities

At General Motors, we empower Product Managers to solve challenging customer and...

Location

United States , Milford, Michigan; Sunnyvale, California; Warren, Michigan

Salary:

134700.00 - 245000.00 USD / Year

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of product management or related industry experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields
Proven experience with technical product management and leading the entire product lifecycle from concept to introduction
Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from complex data
Excellent presentation abilities to drive a concrete vision and rally the team
Technical proficiency in problem-solving with complex software solutions
Experience defining vision and strategy for robotics or autonomy software products
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to drive stakeholder buy-in
Proven oral and written communication skills
ability to become fluent in technical concepts and explain to non-technical partners

Job Responsibility

Own the product vision and roadmap for specific AV Capabilities and the underlying autonomy platform for GM’s next generation autonomy products, balancing engineering constraints, business needs, and internal platform dependencies
Communicate roadmaps, priorities, experiments, and decisions clearly across a wide spectrum of audiences from internal customers to executives
Synthesize technical and analytical insights into PRDs and requirements that provide engineers and partners with a clear understanding of what to do and why
Lead executives and key partners through sophisticated decisions to drive progress toward our strategic goals
Partner closely with Engineering, Program management, Data Science, Commercial operations, Systems Engineering and Consumer Product to define goals and the roadmap needed to reach them
Identify and lead improvements to the team's innovation and approach enabling us to scale our team and impact
Exemplify outstanding product development and management practices in everything you touch
Define, track, and analyze key product metrics and performance data to measure success and identify improvement areas
Stay updated on new technology and competitive products to drive continuous improvement, anticipate threats, and identify risks

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
retirement savings plan
sickness and accident benefits
life insurance
paid vacation & holidays
tuition assistance programs

Fulltime

Staff ML Engineer - Embodied AI

Are you passionate about accelerating the future of autonomous driving? Join the...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

180000.00 - 280000.00 USD / Year

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's or Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
4+ years of experience working with large-scale Foundation Models, including LLMs, VLAs and vision-focused models
Extensive experience developing and deploying advanced ML systems, particularly in end-to-end real-time onboard applications
Proven track record as a technical 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

Job Responsibility

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

What we offer

An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits
Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate

Fulltime

Senior Staff Product Manager, Drone Hardware Platforms & Sensors

As a Senior Staff Product Manager for Drone Hardware Platforms & Sensors, you wi...

Location

United States , San Mateo

Salary:

196000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

Skydio

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of proven success in defining and delivering complex hardware products with integrated software
Deep technical understanding of IoT or camera/sensors product technologies
Experience launching robust hardware products for Enterprise, Public Safety or Defense Customers
Detail-oriented with exceptional written and oral communication skills
Direct or indirect experience with engineering that allows you to actively participate in deep discussions with engineers on complex technical architecture challenges and tradeoffs
Highly facilitative team player who strives to enable others to do their best work
A passion for speaking with -- and learning from -- customers
A background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science

Job Responsibility

Help shape our overall vehicle and hardware strategy in collaboration with our CEO and engineering executives, including the development of new hardware products, including new vehicle form factors
Engage with customers, prospects, and internal stakeholders to understand core business problems and develop visions and strategies to solve them
Draw upon direct customer experiences and ride-alongs as well as usage analytics to solve the most important and impactful problems for our customers
Continually develop, own, and publish product requirement documents and roadmaps for Skydio’s vehicle hardware, controllers, cameras/sensors and embedded software
Partner with designers and engineering leaders spanning hardware, firmware, computer vision, AI, and machine learning to execute your product vision and requirements
Capture, document, and distill feedback from customers and prospects to steer product development
Collaborate closely with sales and customer success to build and maintain close customer relationships and ensure success
Partner with product marketing to develop launch plans, product positioning and messaging to bring your products to market

What we offer

Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
Relocation assistance
Group health insurance plans
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan

Fulltime

Sr Staff AV Behavior Safety Engineer

The Safety Assurance for Effective Autonomous Driving Software (SAFE‑ADS) depart...

Location

United States

Salary:

185100.00 - 284100.00 USD / Year

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
6+ years of experience in machine learning, engineering, data science, or a related field
6+ years in autonomous vehicle or robotics development or related field
Demonstrated experience working on production‑intent AV programs
Track record providing technical safety leadership in AV development (e.g., defining safety strategies, risk assessments, validation methodologies, safety case contributions)
Deep understanding of AV behavior development: defining ODDs, behaviors, and evaluation criteria
analyzing simulation, closed‑course, and public‑road test data
and generating prioritized, actionable recommendations for developers
Experience applying AV safety standards and best practices, such as ISO 5083, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), and AVSC practices
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, including the ability to explain complex technical tradeoffs to executives and non‑technical stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Lead the strategy and support execution for how GM defines, measures, and validates the safety of SAE Level 3 – 4 Automated Driving Systems powered by machine‑learned models
Reference and interpret standards such as ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO 5083, and AVSC best practices to define GM’s strategy for safe autonomous system development, validation and deployment
Own the behavior‑focused portion of the ADS Safety Case, including key claims, sufficiency criteria, and recommended evidence for AV behavior safety performance
Collaborate with Software Validation, Embodied AI, Simulation, and Safety Metrics teams to define the end‑to‑end AV behavior validation methodology for AI‑driven systems
Set the strategy for how we systematically break down ODDs and how performance is validated per behavior and in aggregate
Collaborate on evaluation metrics, human benchmarks, and safety launch targets for AV behaviors and overall system performance
This includes supporting development of safety performance indicators (SPIs) for AV behaviors
Assess AV performance across safety and reliability dimensions using simulation, closed‑course, and public‑road data and provide clear, prioritized feedback to engineering teams
Define and run an assurance process to verify the sufficiency criteria and safety targets to support launch readiness

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts
Company vehicle evaluation program
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance

Fulltime

Staff Data Scientist - GM Motorsports

The Staff Data Scientist is a senior technical leader responsible for driving th...

Location

United States , Austin, Texas; Concord, North Carolina; Warren, Michigan

Salary:

Not provided

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
equivalent experience considered
Typically 7+ years of hands-on experience in data science / machine learning roles, with significant experience leading projects or initiatives
Demonstrated experience in complex, high-stakes domains (e.g., motorsports, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, or similar)
Expert-level proficiency in Python and core data/ML libraries (e.g., NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch and/or TensorFlow)
Strong foundation in statistical modeling, machine learning, and experimental design
Experience building and deploying production ML systems (CI/CD for ML, model serving, monitoring)
Proficiency with SQL and working with large, complex datasets (telemetry, time series, logs, sensor data, etc.)
Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern data stacks (e.g., Azure, Kubernetes, feature stores, ML pipelines)
Experience with time-series telemetry, simulation data, race strategy, or vehicle performance analysis is strongly preferred

Job Responsibility

Define and evolve the data science roadmap for GM Motorsports in alignment with program and competition priorities
Architect end-to-end ML and analytical solutions (from data ingestion and feature engineering to model deployment and performance monitoring)
Establish and enforce best practices in experimental design, model development, validation, and MLOps within the team
Lead high-visibility projects (e.g., race strategy models, performance prediction, simulation, telemetry analytics, audio/vision-based models) from problem framing through delivery
Translate ambiguous racing and business questions into clear problem statements, analytical plans, and measurable success criteria
Own technical decision-making, including method selection, trade-offs, and risk mitigation
Partner with race engineers, competition leaders, and program managers to identify the most valuable AI/ML opportunities
Build models and tools that directly support race weekend decision-making, vehicle development, and long-term performance analysis
Ensure solutions are usable in real workflows: robust, interpretable where needed, and integrated into existing tools and systems
Provide technical mentorship and code/analysis review for junior and senior data scientists

What we offer

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

Fulltime

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Staff Program Manager, AV PMO

Staff Program Manager, AV PMO Hybrid: This role is categorized as Hybrid, and th...

Location

United States , Sunnyvale

Salary:

159400.00 - 245000.00 USD / Year

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of relevant experience in (Technical) Program Management or Engineering in the Tech, Automotive or Aerospace industry
5+ years leading AV programs driving incremental delivery from inception to launch
Technical fluency in AV/ADAS platforms, including familiarity with AI-based driving models, simulation, validation, sensors, compute, infrastructure and operations
Expertise in agile and waterfall methodologies
fluent with tools like Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, and Microsoft 365
Experience working on software and hardware delivery within Automotive OEM vehicle development processes
Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage competing priorities
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with a proven track record of driving alignment among senior executive stakeholders and inspiring diverse, cross-functional teams to deliver change through influence without direct authority
Ability to travel and operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis

Job Responsibility

Build trusting partnerships with Product, Program and Engineering leaders to synchronize Super Cruise development with hardware/software cycles and provide critical insights on program status, dependencies, and strategic trade-offs
Draft and track Program Milestones with clear success criteria, integrating guidance from Product Requirement Documents, Vehicle Program rollout plans, and company-wide software release schedules
Own the Program Risk Register and coordinate the resolution of critical bottlenecks
proactively identify systemic risks early and facilitate the development of robust mitigation plans
Lead recurring Program, Risk, and Milestone Reviews while acting as a PMO SME to coach and guide peers on industry best practices, GM-specific processes and professional excellence
Manage the centralized Jira Align/Jira/Confluence ecosystem and facilitate the adoption of new operational rhythms to provide executive-level reporting and data-driven insights to senior leadership
Forecast resource needs and ensure all workstreams strictly comply with necessary standards and safety-critical software development practices
Ability to occasionally travel to Michigan locations (Warren Technical Center and Milford Proving Ground) if needed

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
retirement savings plan
sickness and accident benefits
life insurance
paid vacation & holidays
tuition assistance programs

Fulltime

Staff ML Validation Applied Scientist

As a Staff ML Validation Applied Scientist on the Software Validation team withi...

Location

United States , Sunnyvale

Salary:

218800.00 - 335300.00 USD / Year

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience and MS/PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
Strong proficiency in Python and at least one systems language (e.g., C++), with experience building production systems over large datasets
Deep understanding of and experience evaluating modern ML for robotic systems
Hands-on experience using AI agents, LLM-based tools, or workflow orchestration to automate parts of the development, validation, or operations lifecycle
Demonstrated ability to design and implement behavioral and ML metrics and associated tooling for validation and regression detection of complex ML systems
Strong analytical skills and systems thinking
able to reason about complex AV behavior and ML model interactions and turn insights into code and tools
Effective communicator who can work across teams and provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers and researchers

Job Responsibility

Lead ML-centric validation strategy for deep learning components across perception, prediction, and planning in AV, defining evaluation methodologies with cross-functional partners
Build AI validation critics and agentic acceleration workflows using LLM- and model-based agents plus orchestration to automate scenario review, anomaly detection, and end-to-end validation flows
Prototype ML research into scalable tools by transforming ML research into performant tools integrated into CI/CD and large-scale pipelines, owning key behavior and ML validation services and data pipelines
Drive simulation-based ML evaluation at scale by evaluating deep learning modules in realistic sensor and traffic simulation and expanding behavioral and scenario coverage tightly linked to ML models
Provide cross-functional collaboration and leadership across Simulation, Safety, Systems Engineering, Autonomy, and tools teams through reviews, roadmapping, standards, and mentorship focused on high-quality, automation-first software

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
retirement savings plan
sickness and accident benefits
life insurance
paid vacation & holidays
tuition assistance programs

Fulltime

Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle AI

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Location:
Canada

Category:
IT - Software Development

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