Staff Research Scientist

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. 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.

About the Organization

The AI Research team advances the state-of-the-art in AI for autonomous vehicles. We research, design, and prototype advanced AI/ML techniques (e.g., foundation models, VLAs, diffusion, image/video generation, self-supervised learning, imitation learning, reinforcement learning) that help our vehicles unlock new autonomous capabilities. Join a collaborative and innovative team redefining autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and prototype advanced ML approaches (e.g., foundation models, VLAs, diffusion, image/video generation, self-supervised learning, imitation learning, reinforcement learning) to advance the state-of-the-art in autonomous driving.
• Influence technical roadmaps, shaping strategic ML priorities aligned with company objectives and product milestones.
• Provide technical mentorship and vision.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering groups, helping foster ML innovation across teams.
• Represent GM externally through publications, patents, and participation in top conferences.

Requirements

• 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 (transformers, generative AI, multimodal systems).
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities; comfortable influencing technical strategy and guiding ML excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated research impact in AI/ML technologies either through important publications in top conferences or demonstrated contribution to industry-leading systems.
• AV/ADAS experience.

Schedule

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

Pay

The salary range for this role is $218,800.00 to $335,300.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account and 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.
• Eligibility for relocation benefits.
• Company vehicle evaluation program (participants must purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless an exception applies).