General Motors · 3 days ago
Senior Systems Data Scientist, Behavior Validation
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$148K/yr - $226K/yr
4+ years expGeneral Motors is dedicated to advancing the development of autonomous vehicles through innovative simulation technologies and robust validation processes. As a Senior Systems Data Scientist on the Behavior Validation team, you will establish data-backed methodologies for measuring trust in AV behavior validation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure rigorous safety and performance standards.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
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
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
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
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
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Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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