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General Motors

Staff ML Validation Applied Scientist

General Motors

Published 14 May 2026
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
219K - 335K USD Annual
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

Key skills

Deep Learning
ML Research
Anomaly Detection
Machine Learning
Data Science
Applied ML
Computer Science
CICD
Technical Leadership
Control Systems
LLMs
Testing
Perception
AI
PhD
Robotics
DataSets
Operations
Regression
Reliability
Search

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

IOS

Description

The role involves leading applied machine learning research to improve the verification and validation of autonomous driving components. The individual will develop metrics, tools, and agentic workflows to automate the evaluation of autonomy systems across large fleets and diverse scenarios. Responsibilities include transforming research into production-grade validation services and creating AI validation critics that automatically review model behavior and simulation traces. The position requires driving simulation-based evaluation at scale and collaborating across various engineering teams to define validation methodologies. Additionally, the role focuses on integrating these tools into continuous release cycles to ensure robust system performance.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must possess at least eight years of experience and hold an MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. Proficiency in Python and at least one systems language, such as C++, is required, along with experience building production systems using large datasets. Applicants need hands-on experience with AI agents, LLM-based tools, or workflow orchestration. Furthermore, the role requires a demonstrated ability to design and implement behavioral and ML metrics for the validation of complex systems.

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About the company

General Motors

Size

97880

HQ

Detroit, US

Public/Private

Public Company

Description

General Motors vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and we have committed ourselves to leading the way toward this future. Today, we are in the midst of a transportation revolution, and we have the ambition, the talent and the technology to realize the safer, better and more sustainable world we want. As an open, inclusive company, were also creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for who they are. One team, where all ideas are considered and heard, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential, with a culture based in respect, integrity, accountability and equality. Our team brings wide-ranging perspectives and experiences to solving the complex transportation challenges of today and tomorrow. For information on the GM Privacy Statement, please visit http://www.gm.com/privacy-statement.html

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