CareerPlan

Research Scientist

Sunnyvale, California, United States of AmericaFull-time$138k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Advancing the frontier of machine learning to solve challenging problems in autonomous driving by designing state-of-the-art algorithms.

Role type

Senior IC research scientist (autonomous driving)

Builds

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

Domain

Autonomous driving / AI Research

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Ph.D. in ML/Robotics/CS/EE, modern ML architectures (transformers, generative AI, multimodal), Python programming, algorithm design

Preferred skills

Research impact in top conferences, AV/ADAS experience

Technologies

Transformers, Generative AI, Multimodal systems, Foundation models, VLAs, Diffusion models, Self-supervised learning, Imitation Learning, Reinforcement Learning

Responsibilities

Research, design, and prototype advanced ML approaches; Influence technical roadmaps; Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering groups; Represent GM externally through publications and patents

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with research leadership