General Motors · 1 day ago
Staff AI Engineer – AI Catalyst
Warren, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $270K/yr
7+ years expGeneral Motors is leading the charge in AI transformation through its AI Catalyst team, which serves as the internal AI design and solution engineering group. The Staff AI Engineer will collaborate with various business units to develop and implement high-impact AI solutions that enhance operations across the company.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Partner with internal clients to understand their goals, challenges, and opportunities for AI adoption
Prototype end-to-end AI solutions — from model evaluation and integration to deployment-ready proofs of concept — addressing use cases such as robotic perception in manufacturing, generative workflows for vehicle design, or predictive analytics for demand and warranty forecasting
Evaluate and apply state-of-the-art AI technologies (e.g., generative AI, computer vision, predictive modeling) to solve real business problems
Collaborate cross-functionally with vehicle engineering, manufacturing, data, and IT teams to ensure successful implementation and knowledge transfer
Communicate complex AI concepts effectively to non-technical audiences, bridging the gap between technical innovation and business impact
Lead high-impact AI enablement projects and mentor engineers across teams
Qualification
Required
7 years of experience in software engineering, ML engineering, or applied data science
Proven ability to translate business problems into technical AI solutions
Strong understanding of modern AI methods and their practical applications (LLMs, diffusion models, computer vision, predictive modeling, etc.)
Proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
Excellent communication and consulting skills; ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional partners
Experience leading complex AI projects end-to-end, from scoping to prototype delivery
Preferred
Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or large-scale industrial applications
Familiarity with simulation tools or robotics (e.g., ROS, Isaac Sim, Gazebo)
Strong track record of delivering applied AI prototypes that demonstrate measurable business impact
Background in client-facing or consulting environments, translating technical work into business value
Benefits
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs
Relocation: This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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