General Motors

Principal ML Systems Engineer, Data Platform (Autonomous Vehicles)

General Motors$233K — $339K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related relevant field
  • 10+ years in building distributed data platforms using major cloud providers and open-source frameworks
  • Expert-level proficiency in Java, C++, or Python, with a proven track record of designing and implementing robust distributed systems
  • Expertise in implementing Data Processing Frameworks (Beam, Spark) and optimized serving layers
  • Experience optimizing services for cost efficiency, performance & reliability
  • Experience with microservices architecture and managing the full operational lifecycle of systems
  • Deep understanding of full ML model lifecycle (feature engineering, training, validation, deployment, monitoring, etc.)
  • Strong passion and understanding about self-driving technology and its potential impact
  • Experience with 100+ petabyte-scale ingestion, processing, and serving architectures

Responsibilities

  • Design & develop the next generation distributed ML data platform (Ingestion, Processing, Serving) using GCP and open-source frameworks
  • Lead the strategy of building performant and efficient multi-cloud platforms
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into requirements and drive adoption of self-serve capabilities
  • Deliver e2e technical projects owning major technical decisions and contribute to the team's strategic roadmap
  • Champion engineering & operational excellence by continuously improving systems and processes
  • Participate in team planning, code reviews, and design discussions
  • Conduct technical interviews, onboard new hires, and mentor junior engineers

Benefits

  • Variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs including medical, dental, and vision
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement savings plan and life insurance
  • Paid vacation & holidays
  • Tuition assistance programs and employee assistance program
  • GM vehicle discounts
  • Eligibility for relocation benefits
  • Participation in a company vehicle evaluation program with access to a General Motors vehicle
Full Job Description

Job Description

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to offices in Austin, TX, Mountain View, CA or the Greater Seattle Area three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business if more than 3 days].

The Role

We areseekinga highly skilled and experienced Principal ML Systems Engineer to join our Autonomous Vehicles team. In this role, you will own and to end data platform architecture across multiple teams, and play a critical part in designing, developing, andmaintainingthe robust data platforms essential for the development and deployment of self-driving car technology.

What You27ll Do

  • Design & develop the next generation distributed ML data platform (Ingestion, Processing, Serving) using GCP and open-source frameworks.
  • Leading the strategy of building performant and efficient multi-cloud platforms
  • Collaborate with stakeholders (ML & Data Engineers), translate needs & pain points into requirements, build self-serve capabilities and drive adoption
  • Deliver e2e technical projects owning major technical decisions and tradeoffs & contribute to the team27s strategic roadmap.
  • Champion engineering & operational excellence by continuously improving systems and processes
  • Activelyparticipatein team27s planning, codereviewsand design discussions
  • Conduct technical interviews, onboard new and mentor junior engineers

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • BA or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or another relevant field
  • 10+yearsin building distributeddata platforms using major cloud providers and open-source frameworks
  • Expert-levelproficiencyin Java, C++, or Python, with a proventrack recordof designing and implementing robust, distributed systems.
  • Expertisein implementing Data Processing Frameworks (Beam, Spark) and serving layersoptimizedfor high-throughput, low-latency delivery.
  • Experienceoptimizingservices forcost efficiency, performance & reliability
  • Experience with Micro services architecture and proven ability to manage the full operational lifecycle of systems.
  • Deep understanding of full ML model lifecycle (feature engineering, training, validation, deployment, monitoring, etc.)
  • Strong passion, and understanding about self-driving technology and its potential impact on the world
  • Experience working with (100+) petabyte-scaleingestion, processing, and serving architectures.
  • Experience withSQLengines /queries

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Master27s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • Building and optimizing large-scale cloud-native data platforms using GCP or similar cloud technologies.
  • Experience in self-driving, autonomous vehicle, ADAS, or connected vehicle data domains.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Data Science, ML, analytics, and product stakeholders to deliver production-ready data products.
  • Familiarity with robustness, validation, and simulation for ML systems used in autonomous driving contexts.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Company Vehicle:

Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

Compensation:

  • The expected base compensation for this role is: $233,400 - $339,650. Actual base compensation within the identified 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: 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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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