AI/ML Engineer - Remote

About The Company

General Motors is a global leader in automotive manufacturing and innovation, committed to transforming mobility through cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices. With a vision centered on creating a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, GM strives to lead the industry in safety, environmental responsibility, and technological advancement. The company fosters a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement, dedicated to delivering exceptional products and experiences that enhance the way people move and connect. As part of its ongoing commitment to shaping the future of transportation, GM invests heavily in research and development, including autonomous driving, electrification, and embodied AI systems, to create smarter, safer, and more efficient mobility solutions worldwide.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Technical Lead Manager (TLM) to oversee the Trajectory Generation team within the Embodied AI organization at General Motors. This leadership role combines advanced technical expertise in machine learning and robotics with strategic people management and organizational impact. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and executing the technical vision for trajectory generation systems used in autonomous vehicles. This critical component of autonomous driving involves producing precise vehicle motion plans for lane changes, merges, turns, obstacle avoidance, and complex interactions with other road users, ensuring safe and human-like driving behavior across diverse environments.

As the team lead, you will guide a high-performing group of engineers in developing ML-driven trajectory generation models, translating research into scalable production systems, and integrating these models into real-time onboard vehicle architectures. You will influence the design of next-generation embodied AI architectures, mentor senior engineers, and collaborate across multiple teams—including perception, data, simulation, and safety validation—to align technical strategies with product milestones and safety standards. This role demands a visionary leader capable of setting technical direction, driving large-scale initiatives, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related field
• Proven experience leading technical teams delivering production-grade ML systems
• Deep expertise in robotics planning and control, imitation learning, reinforcement learning, generative models, or large-scale ML systems
• Strong software engineering skills in Python, C++, or similar programming languages

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• Experience deploying ML models in real-world or safety-critical environments
• Ability to define system architecture and lead large, cross-functional technical initiatives
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a focus on mentorship and team development
  
  

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical vision and architecture for trajectory generation systems in autonomous driving
• Lead the development of ML-based models capable of handling complex, dynamic driving scenarios
• Design scalable training pipelines utilizing large datasets and simulation environments
• Oversee the integration of trajectory models into real-time onboard systems, ensuring compliance with latency and safety requirements

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• Influence the design of next-generation embodied AI architectures for autonomous vehicles
• Mentor and develop senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation
• Lead cross-team technical initiatives spanning the autonomous driving stack
• Collaborate with data, perception, simulation, and safety teams to align on technical roadmaps and priorities
• Drive the transition of research prototypes into production-ready systems
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

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• Retirement savings plans with company contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs
• Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives
• GM vehicle discounts and potential participation in a company vehicle evaluation program
• Relocation assistance, if applicable
  
  

Equal Opportunity

General Motors is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better serve our global customer base. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in shaping the future of mobility.