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General Motors

Senior Research Scientist

General Motors

. Research, design, and prototype advanced machine learning approaches for autonomous driving .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesSenior💰 $170,600 - $261,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence, particularly in the context of autonomous driving. Proven ability to influence technical direction and mentor teams while contributing to cutting-edge research and development.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Ph.D. In Machine LearningExpertise In Modern ML ArchitecturesStrong Programming Skills In Python2+ Years Of Experience In AI/ML ResearchAV/ADAS Experience

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Hard Skills
Machine LearningArtificial IntelligenceTransformersGenerative AIMultimodal SystemsResearch ImpactPrototypingTechnical RoadmapsMentorshipCollaboration
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationCollaboration AbilitiesMentoring Abilities
Industry Keywords
Autonomous DrivingAI/ML TechnologiesTop-Conference PublicationsMultidisciplinary EngineeringInnovation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Research, design, and prototype advanced machine learning approaches for autonomous driving
  • Advance the state of the art in AI/ML for autonomous vehicles
  • Influence technical roadmaps and shape strategic ML priorities aligned with company objectives and product milestones
  • Provide technical mentorship and vision
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering groups to foster ML innovation across teams
  • Represent General Motors externally through publications, patents, and participation in top conferences

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 2+ years of experience in AI/ML research and applied development
  • Expertise in modern ML architectures, including transformers, generative AI, and multimodal systems
  • Strong programming skills in Python
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities
  • Demonstrated research impact in AI/ML technologies through top-conference publications or contributions to industry-leading systems (preferred)
  • AV/ADAS experience (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Bonus potential through an incentive pay program based on company, job-level, and individual performance
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 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 relocation benefits