General Motors

ML Systems Engineer, Data Labeling Engineering - Early Career

General Motors$125K — $165K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, AI, ML or related STEM field, graduated within the past year.
  • Experience shipping software or features via internships, research, academic projects, or prior work.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Go, Java, or C++.
  • Understanding of software fundamentals: OOP design, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and API design.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.
  • Interest in autonomous vehicles and related technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop automation tools for ML teams to improve labeling workflows and data quality.
  • Collaborate on ML-driven data annotation processes to enhance labeling efficiency.
  • Design and implement high-performance software user experiences and services.
  • Advocate for AI-assisted engineering practices to boost development velocity.
  • Contribute to production systems while learning across various tech areas.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model requiring in-office presence in Sunnyvale, CA three times a week at minimum.
  • Potential eligibility for relocation benefits.
Full Job Description

Job Description

About the Team

Help teach our self-driving vehicles how to see and understand the world.

TheData Labeling Engineeringteam designs, builds, andoperateshybrid human/machine data labeling tools and pipelines that power autonomous vehicle machine learning models within General Motors' AV organization. Weoperatein the intersection of software engineering,data engineering, andAI/ML, defining the strategies, tooling, and quality controls that create reliable training data at scale. Our tools and platform are used by thousands of users and consumers.

We own a modern fullstack architecture includingTypeScript/React, Python,GraphQL, Golang, andML model services, which powers dataannotation pipelines and machineled training data solutions atfoundationmodel scale. We partner closelyacrossAI/ML engineers,Product Operations,Product Management,Data Science, and otherML

Platformgroups.

About the Role

As an early-career Software Engineer on the Data Labeling Engineering team, you will build tools and services that help machine learning teams create high-quality training data for autonomous driving. Your work may span frontend experiences, backend services, data pipelines, machine learning integrations, and quality systems used by labelers, ML engineers, and operations teams.

This role is designed for a recent college graduate or engineer early in their careerwho wants to own meaningful pieces of a platform, grow their technicalexpertise, and work directly on systems that enable the next generation of AV capabilities. You will learn from experienced engineers while contributing to production systems and developing depth across frontend, backend, data, and ML-adjacent technologies.

WhatYoullDo
  • Level up how ML teams work with data
    Develop automation and tooling that give ML engineers deep insight into labeling workflows and data quality (e.g., efficiency dashboards, autoQA, autolabel review tools), reducing iteration time from idea to trained model.

  • Apply ML tolabelingitself
    Collaborate with ML engineers to design and integrate MLdriven data annotation (prelabeling,autolabeling, active learning loops), helping us move from humanonly to machineled labeling at scale.

  • Build high-impact labeling experiences
    Design, implement, and test scalable, highperformance user experiences and services using modern fullstack and/or frontend technologies.Youllship features spanning multiplesurface-areasthat directly affect how quickly and accurately we can label data for new models and cities.

  • Champion AI-assisted engineering
    Use and advocate for modern AIpowered development workflows (code assistants, automated documentation, test generation, etc.) to increase build-velocity whilemaintainingcode and product quality.

Basic Qualifications
  • Recentlycompleted a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree inComputer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a relatedSTEM field.For completed degrees, graduation must have occurred within the past12months.

  • Experienceshippingsoftware or features through internships, research, academic projects, orpriorprofessional work.

  • Programming experience in one or more languages such asPython, TypeScript, JavaScript, Go, Java, or C++.

  • Familiarity with software fundamentals, including object-oriented design, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, API/interface design, and engineering best practices.

  • Strongcommunicationand collaborationskills; you can explain tradeoffs, influence peers, and work through ambiguity with crossfunctional partners.

  • Interestin autonomous vehicles, robotics, machine learning, data-centric AI, or developer and ML platform technologies.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Degree completedbetween May2025 and August 2026, with availability to begin employment in 2026.

  • Hands-on experienceleveragingAI tools(agentic workflows, knowledge acquisition, documentation generation, operational triage,etc) to accelerate understanding, implementation, debugging, and delivery of new capabilities.

  • Proficiencyin writing and reviewing highquality, scalable, and performant full-stack code using technologies and languages likePython, TypeScript, Go, React, SQL, Redux,gRPC,GraphQL, WebGL, etc.

  • Solid understanding ofscalable software system designincluding data modeling and API/interface design.

  • Strong fundamentals inobject-oriented design and design patterns,data structures,algorithms, and engineering best practices (TDD, code quality, observability, CI/CD).

  • Driven tolearnnew technologiesand deepen yourexpertiseacross frontend, backend, and data/MLadjacent systems.

  • Empathetic to user challenges (from labelers to ML engineers to Ops) and excited to turn messy workflows intosimple, intuitive tools.

Location
  • Hybrid:This role is categorized ashybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to ourSuynnvale, CA office three times per week, at minimum.

  • This job may be eligible for relocation benefits



Compensation:The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paidin accordance withapplicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positionslocatedoutside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

  • The salary range for thisroleis $125,000 to $165,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

  • Bonus Potential: Anincentivepayprogram offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

General Motors Careers

Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career with General Motors to drive the future of mobility. Our team is dedicated to redefining the automotive landscape through innovation and leadership in electric vehicles and sustainable solutions. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

Transform Your Career

General Motors is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your skills alongside the best in the industry. Our leadership is committed to providing every employee—from interns to senior professionals—with opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and diversity training.

Innovate and Lead

At General Motors, innovation is at the core of everything we do. From research and development to manufacturing, our teams work collaboratively to lead the industry with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices. We encourage our employees to think big and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Join Our Global Team

As part of our global workforce, you will collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of transportation. General Motors offers a variety of career paths in engineering, design, IT, marketing, and more. With over 155,000 employees worldwide, our network provides expansive opportunities for networking and professional development.

Internship Programs and Employment Benefits

Start your career journey with a General Motors internship, where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the automotive industry, with mentorship from experienced leaders. Full-time employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and performance bonuses, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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