Staff Research Scientist

General Motors

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

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesLead💰 $218,800 - $335,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in Machine Learning and AI, with a focus on autonomous driving technologies. Proven ability to influence technical strategy, mentor teams, and drive innovation through collaboration and research.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Ph.D. In Machine Learning5+ Years Of AI/ML Research ExperienceDeep Expertise In Modern ML ArchitecturesStrong Programming Skills In PythonExcellent Communication And Mentoring Abilities

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningAI ResearchApplied DevelopmentModern ML ArchitecturesTransformersGenerative AIMultimodal SystemsPrototypingTechnical RoadmappingTechnical Mentorship

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencing StrategyMentoringCommunication

Industry Keywords

Autonomous DrivingML InnovationTechnical StrategyEngineering CollaborationPublicationsPatentsConferences

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 autonomous driving
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
Foster ML innovation across teams
Represent GM 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
5+ years of experience in AI/ML research and applied development
Deep expertise in modern ML architectures, including transformers, generative AI, and multimodal systems
Strong programming skills in Python
Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities
Comfortable influencing technical strategy and guiding ML excellence across the organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive pay program with payouts based on company performance, 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
Relocation benefits may be available
Company vehicle evaluation program, subject to successful motor vehicle report review