General Motors · 2 weeks ago
Principal Staff Artificial Intelligence Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$193K/yr - $297K/yr
10+ years expGeneral Motors is dedicated to advancing the development of autonomous vehicles through cutting-edge simulation technologies. As a Principal Staff Artificial Intelligence Engineer, you will lead the strategy and execution of simulation-based validation efforts, guiding a team in ensuring the safety and performance of autonomous systems.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and implementation of simulation-based validation strategies for autonomous systems, ensuring safety and performance metrics are met
Guide and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in simulation methodologies
Define and implement robust validation methods and sophisticated evaluation strategies within simulation frameworks, including the creation of challenging test scenarios and analysis of results at scale
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams involved in autonomous system development to ensure seamless integration of simulation testing into the overall development process
Influence technical roadmaps and strategic priorities, aligning simulation efforts with company objectives and product milestones
Qualification
Required
Master's in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
10 years of extensive experience in simulation and testing, preferably within the autonomous vehicle domain
Proven track record in developing or testing large-scale Machine Learning (ML) systems, with a strong understanding of simulation platforms and methodologies
Direct experience leveraging LLMs/VLMs/etc. for production workflows
Experience with the entire machine learning lifecycle from data generation and curation through model training through model deployment
Hands-on expertise in implementing robust validation methods and evaluation strategies, including defining relevant metrics and correlating simulation performance with real-world behavior
Strong software engineering skills, particularly in programming languages relevant to simulation and testing
Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities, with a passion for driving innovation in autonomous technology
Preferred
Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
15 years of extensive experience in simulation and testing, preferably within the autonomous vehicle domain
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
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Funding
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$8.51BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
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Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
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