Artificial Intelligence Engineer in United State

About The Company

General Motors (GM) is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, committed to innovation and sustainability. With a focus on developing advanced autonomous vehicle technologies, GM strives to create safer, more efficient, and environmentally friendly transportation solutions. The company's vision centers around achieving Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, reflecting its dedication to making the world safer and more sustainable. GM's collaborative culture fosters innovation, diversity, and inclusion, empowering employees to drive meaningful change in the automotive industry. Through cutting-edge research and development, GM continuously pushes the boundaries of autonomous vehicle testing and simulation, setting industry standards and shaping the future of mobility.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Staff Artificial Intelligence Engineer to join our Simulation and Testing organization. This remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, with the expectation that candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Milford, or Mountain View will report to their respective locations at least three times per week. As a key leader in the autonomous vehicle development team, you will spearhead the strategy and execution of simulation-based validation efforts. Your expertise will guide a team of engineers in defining best practices, driving innovation, and ensuring the safety and performance of autonomous systems through complex simulated environments. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our simulation capabilities, implementing robust validation methods, and ensuring seamless integration of simulation testing into the overall development process.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of extensive experience in simulation and testing, preferably within the autonomous vehicle domain.
• Proven track record in developing or testing large-scale Machine Learning (ML) systems.
• Strong understanding of simulation platforms, methodologies, and validation techniques.
• Hands-on experience in implementing validation strategies, including defining relevant metrics and correlating simulation results with real-world behavior.
• Proficiency in programming languages relevant to simulation and testing, such as Python, C++, or similar.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills with a passion for innovation in autonomous technology.

Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in relevant fields and 15 years of experience in simulation and testing within autonomous vehicle development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of simulation-based validation strategies for autonomous systems, ensuring safety and performance metrics are achieved.
• Guide and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Define and implement robust validation methods, including creating challenging test scenarios and analyzing large-scale simulation results.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with autonomous system development teams to ensure effective integration of simulation testing into the overall product lifecycle.
• Influence technical roadmaps and strategic priorities to align simulation efforts with company objectives and product milestones.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously enhance simulation capabilities and validation methodologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plans and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave to promote work-life balance.
• Tuition assistance programs and employee development initiatives.
• Life insurance and employee assistance programs to support overall wellbeing.
• GM vehicle discounts and participation in a company vehicle evaluation program.
• Potential relocation benefits for eligible candidates.

Equal Opportunity

General Motors is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce drives innovation and reflects the communities we serve.