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Research Scientist
General Motors. Advance the frontier of machine learning to solve challenging problems in autonomous driving .
Posted 11/6/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,200 - $211,700 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and prototyping advanced machine learning algorithms for autonomous driving, with a strong focus on modern ML architectures and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to influence technical roadmaps and mentor others in the field.
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Ph.D. In Machine LearningDeep Expertise In Modern ML ArchitecturesStrong Programming Skills In PythonAV/ADAS ExperienceDemonstrated Research Impact In AI/ML Technologies
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Hard Skills
Machine LearningAutonomous Driving AlgorithmsFoundation ModelsSelf-Supervised LearningImitation LearningReinforcement LearningTransformersGenerative AIMultimodal SystemsImage/Video Generation
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationCollaborationMentoring
Industry Keywords
AVADASTechnical RoadmapsPublicationsPatentsTop Conferences
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Advance the frontier of machine learning to solve challenging problems in autonomous driving
- Design state-of-the-art algorithms for autonomous vehicles
- Research, design, and prototype advanced ML approaches, including foundation models, VLAs, diffusion, image/video generation, self-supervised learning, imitation learning, and reinforcement learning
- Influence technical roadmaps
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering groups and foster ML innovation across teams
- Represent GM externally through publications, patents, and participation in top conferences
- Mentor others and help shape technical directions
Requirements
What you’ll need- Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or similar experience
- Deep expertise in modern ML architectures, including transformers, generative AI, and multimodal systems
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Strong communication and collaboration
- Demonstrated research impact in AI/ML technologies through important publications in top conferences or contributions to industry-leading systems
- AV/ADAS experience is preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Bonus potential through an incentive pay program based on company, job-level, and individual performance
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement savings plan
- Sickness and accident benefits
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Tuition assistance programs
- Employee assistance program
- GM vehicle discounts
- Potential eligibility for relocation benefits
- Company vehicle evaluation program, including assignment of a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate, subject to motor vehicle report review