Lead applied machine learning research focused on improving verification and validation of ML components used in robotics and autonomous driving systems.
Prototype research concepts into performant tools integrated into CI/CD and large-scale validation pipelines.
Advance ML research for open and closed loop simulation validation.
Develop scenario generation, coverage-guided testing, and rare-event discovery tooling.
Create robust metrics, predictors, uncertainty and Out-of-Distribution detection methods for autonomy ML systems.
Evaluate deep learning modules across perception, prediction, and planning in realistic sensor and traffic simulation.
Improve behavioral coverage and hazard-aligned metrics used in release readiness decision making.
Collaborate with Simulation, Safety, Systems Engineering, and cross-functional partners.
Author technical documentation, white papers, and contribute to validation methodology standards.

Requirements

MS + 5 years, or PhD + 3 years in ML, Robotics, Computer Science, or work related experience
Experience with simulation-driven ML evaluation for robotics/autonomy
Strong proficiency in Python, PyTorch/JAX/TensorFlow
Demonstrated ability to translate complex ML research ideas into functional prototypes
Experience integrating ML evaluation into CI/CD pipelines
Proven research impact through published work, internal tools, or patents
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with autonomy stacks (perception/prediction/planning), familiarity with CARLA, SVL, DriveSim, Applied Intuition, or equivalent simulation platforms, knowledge of Bayesian ML, causal inference, and sequential testing, experience with digital twin systems and sensor simulation, understanding of automotive safety standards (ISO 26262, UL 4600, SOTIF), experience building validation dashboards and scorecards connected to release criteria.

Benefits

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs.
Benefit options include 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 and more.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

machine learningPythonPyTorchJAXTensorFlowsimulation-driven evaluationscenario generationcoverage-guided testingOut-of-Distribution detectionBayesian ML

Soft Skills

strong communication skillscollaborationability to translate complex ideasdemonstrated research impact

Certifications

MSPhD