CareerPlan

Senior Research Scientist

Sunnyvale, California, United States of AmericaFull-time$171k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Design state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms to solve challenging problems in autonomous driving and advance the frontier of AI for vehicles.

Role type

Senior Research Scientist (Autonomous Driving / AI)

Builds

Advanced AI/ML techniques (foundation models, VLAs, diffusion, self-supervised learning, IL, RL) for autonomous vehicles

Domain

Automotive / Autonomous Driving / Machine Learning

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Ph.D. in ML/Robotics/CS/EE, 2+ years AI/ML research experience, modern ML architectures (transformers, generative AI, multimodal), Python programming

Preferred skills

Research impact in top conferences, AV/ADAS experience

Technologies

Python, Transformers, Generative AI, Multimodal systems, Foundation models, VLAs, Diffusion, Self-supervised learning, IL, RL

Responsibilities

Research, design, and prototype advanced ML approaches; Influence technical roadmaps and strategic ML priorities; Provide technical mentorship and vision; Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering groups; Represent GM externally through publications, patents, and conferences

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship