AI/ML Scientist

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Job Description

General Motors is seeking to identify highly motivated and qualified individuals for potential future opportunities asAI/ML **Engineers**.

In recent years, GM Information Technology has successfully executed the largest IT transformation in the history of the automotive industry, fully insourcing what once was a nearly completely outsourced IT function. Today GM IT is a dynamic and fast paced organization that designs, develops and maintains all IT infrastructure, applications and solutions enabling GM's global operations. From designing and building the next generation of electric and other vehicles to developing a world-class GM experience for our dealers and customers, GM IT is driving real change in the most iconic automaker on the planet. Our team delivers unique enterprise-wide IT solutions in cutting-edge technologies such as mobility, telematics, mission-critical business systems, supercomputing, cloud, vehicle engineering and real-time computing. We offer challenging positions for passionate professionals looking to advance their careers and be a part of an IT organization focused on innovation, speed and business value.

This is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a new multi-disciplined team of experienced individuals who will be driving the solution design, development, and deployment of advanced statistical and mathematical solutions using machine learning techniques as well as traditional methods. We currently have openings available in Warren, MI and Austin, TX.

The team will generate new algorithmic and software models enabling enterprise tools for automated and autonomous driving systems development. Candidates should have deep familiarity with predictive modeling techniques based off time series analysis with very high dimensional data sets, especially regarding kinematics. Experience in generating geospatial feature detection models such as land use, land type, or object detection leveraging sensor fusion or imagery classification is highly desired. Candidates should be familiar with relationships between algorithm runtime performance and hardware and software systems that contribute to latency, demand, and failures in distributed inference and training jobs. Additionally, candidates should be familiar with linear discriminant analysis, cluster analysis, and other methods to identify latent class features in both labeled and label-free data.

The candidate will design and lead iterative development and learning cycles in these areas, and ultimately will produce new and creative solutions that will become part of the operating fabric of the global enterprise. The scope of the landscape may include:

• Geospatial analysis

• Mobility and behavioral analysis

• Risk analysis and forecasting

• Manufacturing process engineering

• Population health and trend forecasting

Additional Job Description

The Job Responsibilities may include the following based on the specific position you are interested in:

Qualifications

Candidates must be collaborative team players who will work closely with fellow IT professionals (scientists, developers, and product leads.) The candidate should have 4+ years applied experience across a broad set of potential roles, including:

• Research Scientist

• AI Analyst

• Developer

• Architect

Additional desired technical expertise:

• Geospatial Information System (GIS) experience

• Experience with commercial datasets

• Telematics experience

• Applying machine learning methodology, with emphasis on applying and integrating machine learning with traditional analytic methods

• Manipulating high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources to highlight patterns, anomalies, relationships and trends with machine learning techniques

• Modeling data abstractions employing multiple non-linear mathematical and statistical modeling approaches

Development experience in oneor more of the following areas:

• Python proficiency required (Sklearn, numpy)

• GPU programming, NVidia CUDA

• PyTorch, Caffe, CNTK, or TensorFlow framework

• Experience in modern hyperscale ML pipelines including technologies such as Kubernetes, Spark, DASK, Docker, and Argo

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher with relevant experience. Master's or PhD preferred in Mathematics, Computer Science, Econometrics, or related quantitative areas.

We are not able to accommodate international relocation

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.