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General Motors · 1 month ago

Senior Systems Data Scientist, Behavior Validation

General Motors is a leader in automotive innovation, and they are seeking a Senior Systems Data Scientist for their Behavior Validation team within the Autonomous Vehicle organization. The role involves developing data-driven methodologies to measure trust in AV behavior validation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and performance standards are met.

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Responsibilities

Develop and operationalize data-driven methodologies for measuring trust and confidence in AV behavior validation results
Establish correlation frameworks between simulation-based and road-based validation outcomes to ensure consistency and reliability
Simplify complex statistical and analytical methods into production-ready frameworks for AV behavior analysis
Design and implement scalable analysis pipelines that support continuous release decisions and AV launch readiness
Collaborate with engineering, safety, and AI teams to define confidence metrics and validation protocols
Provide actionable insights through data visualization and reporting tools to inform decision-making for AV behavior validation

Qualification

Data ScienceStatistical ModelingSimulation-to-Road CorrelationPythonSQLData VisualizationCommunication SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields
4+ years of experience in data science and analytics, preferably in safety-critical or complex systems domains
Strong background in simulation-to-road correlation, statistical modeling, and confidence estimation
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Jupyter, Looker, Tableau)
Ability to simplify complex analytical methods into practical frameworks for production environments
Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical insights into clear, actionable recommendations

Preferred

Experience in autonomous vehicle development, ADAS systems, or robotics
Familiarity with simulation environments and large-scale data analysis
Proven ability to design confidence metrics and validation strategies for safety-critical systems
Experience building dashboards and visualization tools for decision-making
Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration in high-stakes engineering environments

Benefits

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.

Company

General Motors

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General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.51B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M

Leadership Team

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Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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