Senior Data Scientist

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics initiatives, design and deploy AI/ML solutions, and mentor a team of data scientists. The role focuses on predictive and prescriptive analytics, data visualization, and collaboration with engineering, product, and business teams in a hybrid environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Python, LLMs, and complex data architectures, and excels at communicating insights to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field or related area.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy data science solutions to address business challenges.
• Handle unstructured and multi-structured data.
• Build and deploy Generative AI and ML models for predictive and prescriptive tasks.
• Forecast trends, identify risks, and optimize operations using advanced analytics.
• Create clear data visualizations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to deliver impactful data science.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to GM's data science community.

Skills

Python

Vector databases

Similarity search

Foundation models (LLMs)

RAG architecture

Agent frameworks

Multi-agent systems

Communication skills

Mentoring

Independent worker

Education

Master’s in a quantitative field

Ph.D. in a quantitative field

5+ years of data science experience

Tools

Kiro

Agent Strands

Bedrock AgentCore

Bedrock Knowledge Base

Job description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin Texas or Warren Michigan 3 days per week (T-W-Th).

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our innovative team at General Motors LLC. This role will be instrumental in leveraging advanced analytical techniques to drive data‑driven decision‑making and enhance various aspects of our automotive business.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex data science solutions to address business challenges.
• Manage unstructured and multi‑structured data
• Design, build, train, and deploy Generative AI and machine learning models to solve predictive and prescriptive problems across various domains.
• Utilize advanced analytics techniques to forecast trends, identify risks, and optimize operational processes.
• Create compelling and informative data visualizations to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and business teams to understand requirements and deliver impactful data science solutions.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the growth and development of the data science community within GM.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in data science or a related analytical role.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Vector databases and similarity search engines.
• Hands‑on experience with foundation models (LLMs) for structured reasoning tasks, RAG (Retrieval‑Augmented Generation) architecture and implementation, agentic framework design and multi‑agent system orchestration, Human‑in‑the‑loop (HITL) workflow design, etc.
• Familiar with Kiro, Agent Strands, Bedrock AgentCore, Bedrock Knowledge Base.
• Demonstrated ability to apply Predictive & Prescriptive Analytics to real‑world business problems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast‑paced environment.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Automotive experience is a plus.

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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

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Our Company

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