Senior AI / ML Engineer - Embodied AI

General Motors LLC; United States; Remote; USD 171,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

GM vehicle discounts

Relocation assistance

Job summary

General Motors seeks a Senior AI/ML Engineer in the Embodied AI organization to develop and deploy machine learning solutions for autonomous driving performance. You will design and improve ML models to ensure safe, reliable vehicle behavior across real-world scenarios and work with senior engineers to translate research into production-ready systems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to engineering best practices, and participate in reviews and documentation to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or related field.
• Experience applying ML techniques to real-world systems or large-scale datasets.
• Proficiency in PyTorch and Python.
• Experience with model training pipelines or large-scale data processing workflows.
• Strong data processing skills using NumPy, Pandas, and Apache Spark.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience deploying ML models into production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy ML solutions for autonomous driving performance.
• Design and improve ML models for safe and reliable vehicle behavior.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to translate research into production-ready solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and documentation to support engineering quality.
• Assist in taking ML solutions from experimentation through deployment.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

Data processing

Production ML

Cross-functional collaboration

ML deployment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Robotics, ML

Tools

NumPy

Pandas

Apache Spark

Job description

Job Description At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

Role

As a Senior AI/ML Engineer in the Embodied AI organization, you will develop and deploy machine learning solutions contributing to autonomous driving performance. You will contribute to designing and improving ML models that support safe and reliable vehicle behavior across real-world scenarios. You will collaborate closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to translate research and technical concepts into production-ready solutions while contributing to engineering best practices and delivery execution.

What You'll Do

Develop and improve ML solutions aligned with GM’s autonomous driving objectives. Apply techniques such as unsupervised pre-training, imitation learning, reinforcement learning, model scaling/selection, foundation modeling, to solve problems in object detection/tracking/classification, trajectory generation, and safe AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy models into onboard driving systems. Implement and evaluate models, incorporating research advancements into practical applications. Contribute to taking ML solutions from experimentation through deployment and production support. Participate in code reviews, documentation, and technical discussions to support engineering quality and knowledge sharing.

Your Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or related field.
• Experience applying machine learning techniques to real-world systems or large-scale datasets.
• Proficiency in PyTorch and Python.
• Experience working with model training pipelines or large-scale data processing workflows.
• Strong data processing skills using tools such as NumPy, Pandas, and Apache Spark.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience deploying ML models into production or working within production ML environments preferred.

Remote

This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Detroit, Warren, Milford or Mountain View, you are expected to report to that location three times per week, at minimum.

Compensation

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The salary range for this role is $170,600.00 to $261,300.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential

An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include 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 and more. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we’re looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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Our Company

We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave.

Our Culture

Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion.

How we hire

We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility. Explore our global locations. We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team. Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM’s Talent Community (beamery.com).