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At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard — from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer on the State Estimation and Mapping (SEAM) organization, you will develop and improve the ML perception model that powers the secondary (fallback) autonomy stack for Super Cruise 3. You will focus on building robust perception from multi-modal camera, lidar, and radar data so the vehicle can safely bring itself to a stop when the primary autonomy stack is unavailable. You will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of ML models for object detection, segmentation, tracking, and prediction, working closely with partner teams across perception, planning, controls, and safety.
- Design, train, and evaluate ML perception models for object detection, semantic/instance segmentation, tracking, and short-horizon prediction using multi-modal camera, lidar, and radar data.
- Develop and maintain the secondary stack perception model that enables the fallback autonomy system to safely bring the vehicle to a minimal risk condition when the primary system experiences a fault.
- Define clear ML success metrics (e.g., precision/recall, latency, robustness under edge cases) and drive systematic experimentation to improve model performance against those metrics.
- Analyze large-scale datasets, curate challenging scenarios, and build data selection and labeling strategies that improve robustness for long-tail and degraded-sensor conditions.
- Implement efficient training and inference pipelines, including model optimization techniques (e.g., pruning, quantization, distillation) to meet on-vehicle compute and latency budgets.
- Collaborate with software and infra engineers to integrate models into production systems, including interfaces, configuration, deployment, monitoring, and regression safeguards.
- Partner with Safety, Systems Engineering, and Product to translate system requirements into concrete ML model requirements, metrics, and validation criteria.
- Contribute to verification and validation strategies for the fallback perception model, including offline evaluation, simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and on-road testing.
- Participate in code reviews, promote ML and software engineering best practices, and provide technical mentorship to other engineers.
Qualifications
- BS, MS, or PhD in Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related technical field; or equivalent practical experience building ML perception systems.
- 3–5 years of experience developing ML solutions in perception, prediction, and/or autonomous driving or related domains.
- Strong experience with multi-modal sensor data (camera, lidar, radar), including data preprocessing, synchronization, and fusion.
- Deep expertise in modern deep learning for perception, such as convolutional and transformer-based architectures for:
- 2D/3D object detection
- Semantic and instance segmentation
- Multi-object tracking and motion prediction
- Proficiency in at least one major ML framework (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX) and Python for model development, training, and analysis.
- Solid software engineering skills, including experience working in C++ or similar languages in large, collaborative codebases.
- Demonstrated ability to define ML metrics, design experiments, and systematically improve model performance and robustness.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Self-motivated, with a passion for autonomous driving technology and its potential impact on safety and mobility.
Nice to have
- Experience deploying ML models on embedded or resource-constrained platforms, including model optimization and performance tuning for real-time inference.
- Experience with AV/ADAS perception stacks, robotics, or ROS.
- Familiarity with safety-critical systems and development practices.
- Experience with large-scale data pipelines, labeling workflows, and experiment management for ML.
LOCATION
Remote: This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Milford or Mountain View, you are expected to report to that location three times per week, at minimum.
Compensation
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.
- The salary range for this role is $170,600.00 to $261,300.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
- Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits
- Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Job Description
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard — from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer on the State Estimation and Mapping (SEAM) organization, you will develop and improve the ML perception model that powers the secondary (fallback) autonomy stack for Super Cruise 3. You will focus on building robust perception from multi-modal camera, lidar, and radar data so the vehicle can safely bring itself to a stop when the primary autonomy stack is unavailable. You will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of ML models for object detection, segmentation, tracking, and prediction, working closely with partner teams across perception, planning, controls, and safety.
- Design, train, and evaluate ML perception models for object detection, semantic/instance segmentation, tracking, and short-horizon prediction using multi-modal camera, lidar, and radar data.
- Develop and maintain the secondary stack perception model that enables the fallback autonomy system to safely bring the vehicle to a minimal risk condition when the primary system experiences a fault.
- Define clear ML success metrics (e.g., precision/recall, latency, robustness under edge cases) and drive systematic experimentation to improve model performance against those metrics.
- Analyze large-scale datasets, curate challenging scenarios, and build data selection and labeling strategies that improve robustness for long-tail and degraded-sensor conditions.
- Implement efficient training and inference pipelines, including model optimization techniques (e.g., pruning, quantization, distillation) to meet on-vehicle compute and latency budgets.
- Collaborate with software and infra engineers to integrate models into production systems, including interfaces, configuration, deployment, monitoring, and regression safeguards.
- Partner with Safety, Systems Engineering, and Product to translate system requirements into concrete ML model requirements, metrics, and validation criteria.
- Contribute to verification and validation strategies for the fallback perception model, including offline evaluation, simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and on-road testing.
- Participate in code reviews, promote ML and software engineering best practices, and provide technical mentorship to other engineers.
Qualifications
- BS, MS, or PhD in Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related technical field; or equivalent practical experience building ML perception systems.
- 3–5 years of experience developing ML solutions in perception, prediction, and/or autonomous driving or related domains.
- Strong experience with multi-modal sensor data (camera, lidar, radar), including data preprocessing, synchronization, and fusion.
- Deep expertise in modern deep learning for perception, such as convolutional and transformer-based architectures for:
- 2D/3D object detection
- Semantic and instance segmentation
- Multi-object tracking and motion prediction
- Proficiency in at least one major ML framework (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX) and Python for model development, training, and analysis.
- Solid software engineering skills, including experience working in C++ or similar languages in large, collaborative codebases.
- Demonstrated ability to define ML metrics, design experiments, and systematically improve model performance and robustness.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Self-motivated, with a passion for autonomous driving technology and its potential impact on safety and mobility.
Nice to have
- Experience deploying ML models on embedded or resource-constrained platforms, including model optimization and performance tuning for real-time inference.
- Experience with AV/ADAS perception stacks, robotics, or ROS.
- Familiarity with safety-critical systems and development practices.
- Experience with large-scale data pipelines, labeling workflows, and experiment management for ML.
LOCATION
Remote: This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Milford or Mountain View, you are expected to report to that location three times per week, at minimum.
Compensation
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.
- The salary range for this role is $170,600.00 to $261,300.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
- Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits
- Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list before targeting Senior ML Engineer roles. Computer science, electrical engineering, and statistics degrees typically qualify, but applied mathematics subfields vary by program classification.
Filter jobs by E-Verify enrollment status
Senior ML Engineer postings don't always disclose E-Verify enrollment. Run the employer name through the E-Verify employer search before accepting a screening call so you don't spend three rounds of interviews on an ineligible company.
Frame your ML specialization in LCA job duty language
When reviewing offer letters, confirm the job duties reference model development, training pipelines, or deployment infrastructure. DOL LCA filings for Senior ML Engineers that use vague duty language face higher OFLC scrutiny, which can delay your start date.
Draft your I-983 training plan before the offer stage
Prepare a draft I-983 that maps your STEM OPT training objectives to specific ML engineering deliverables like model optimization or MLOps workflows. Employers unfamiliar with STEM OPT move faster when you arrive with a near-complete plan rather than explaining the form from scratch.
Use Migrate Mate to target employers with STEM OPT hiring history
Search Senior ML Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers filtered for E-Verify enrollment and prior STEM OPT and H-1B filing activity. This narrows your list to companies already set up for the compliance steps your authorization requires.
Time your STEM OPT application around H-1B cap registration
If your initial OPT expires before October 1, file your STEM OPT extension with your DSO at least 90 days early so cap-gap coverage keeps you authorized through the H-1B start date. USCIS requires the extension application to be timely filed for cap-gap to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior ML Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a DHS-designated STEM field such as computer science, statistics, or electrical engineering, and the Senior ML Engineer role involves work that directly relates to that field. The employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Your DSO confirms eligibility by matching your degree's CIP code to the official STEM designated degree list before recommending the extension on your I-20.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Use the E-Verify employer search tool to look up your prospective employer by company name or federal contractor status before signing an offer. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT, not a preference. If the company isn't enrolled, they must complete enrollment before your STEM OPT start date, which adds processing time you'll want to account for before your initial OPT expires.
What goes in the I-983 training plan for a Senior ML Engineer?
Your I-983 must describe how the Senior ML Engineer role provides practical training in a STEM field directly related to your degree. Specific deliverables work better than job descriptions: include model architecture projects, data pipeline ownership, or production deployment responsibilities. Both you and a company supervisor must sign it, and your employer must report your training progress to your DSO every six months throughout the STEM OPT period.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment?
If your employer's E-Verify participation is terminated after your STEM OPT begins, your work authorization is no longer valid for that employer and you must stop working. USCIS expects continuous E-Verify enrollment throughout the STEM OPT period. Your DSO should be notified immediately, and you'll need to find a new E-Verify-enrolled employer or pursue a change of status if you have another option available.
How do I find Senior ML Engineer jobs that support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Senior ML Engineer roles filtered for employers enrolled in E-Verify and with documented sponsorship history, which removes the guesswork of identifying compliant companies. Because STEM OPT requires both E-Verify enrollment and a qualifying STEM role tied to your degree, starting with employers already familiar with the process shortens the time between offer and your training plan being signed.