General Motors

Staff ML Infrastructure Engineer

General Motors • $189K — $290K *
Sunnyvale, CA 94087In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in large-scale distributed systems or advanced ML systems
  • Proven track record of designing robust frameworks and durable APIs
  • Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms with hands-on application
  • Expertise in building reliable, high-performance systems on modern cloud infrastructure
  • End-to-end experience in the ML development lifecycle including MLOps practices
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across teams and organizations
  • Exceptional coding skills in Python or C++
  • Strong interest in autonomous driving and its potential
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and deployment of scalable machine learning training platforms
  • Own complex technical projects, making architectural decisions and trade-offs
  • Consider project impacts across multiple teams and timelines
  • Drive technical prioritization and collaborate with partner teams
  • Conduct technical interviews to help shape the team and uphold standards
  • Mentor and onboard junior engineers and interns

Benefits

  • Diverse health and wellbeing benefit programs including medical, dental, and vision
  • Retirement savings plan with various account options
  • Paid vacation and holidays, with tuition assistance programs
  • Employee assistance program and GM vehicle discounts
  • Eligibility for relocation benefits and a company vehicle evaluation program
Full Job Description

Job Description

Role:

Are you passionate about accelerating the future of autonomous driving? Join the Embodied AI team at General Motors. Our team is developing and deploying machine learning solutions that support safe and reliable autonomous vehicle behavior across real-world scenarios.

As a Staff ML Infra Engineer, you willdrive the development of core systems that enable rapiddataset generation,training, evaluation, and iteration of our most advanced Autonomous Driving models.Fromenablinglargefoundational drivingmodels todistilling multi-stage production deployedmodels,yourgoalwill be todramatically accelerate the machine learning development cyclefrom one modeling hypothesis to next.

You will deliver model training pipelines that are performant, easy to use, and exceptionally reliable. Your success will be measured by the velocity and impact of the ML models that rely on the scalable, intuitive, and high‑performance training platforms you help create. 

What you'll do:

  • Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of scalable platforms and tools that drive machine learning model training and evaluation workflows across GM. 

  • Own complex technical projects end-to-end, making key architectural decisions and technical trade-offs. You will be a core contributor to team planning, design reviews, and code quality. 

  • Take a holistic view of projects, considering their impact across multiple teams, and across a longer timeline. 

  • Proactively drive technical prioritization. Collaborate closely with partner teams to ensure maximum benefit from the systems we build. 

  • Help shape our team through technical interviewing with high, well-calibrated standards, and play an essential role in recruiting.  

  • Mentor and onboard junior engineers and interns, helping them grow their careers. 

What you'll bring:

  • 5+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems, applications, or advanced ML systems‑scale distributed systems, applications, or advanced ML systems 

  • Proven track record of designing robust frameworks with high-quality, durable APIs. 

  • Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms with hands‑on application 

  • Expertise in building reliable, high-performance, and cost-efficient systems on modern cloud infrastructure‑performance 

  • End-to-end experience across the ML development lifecycle, including MLOps practices 

  • Strong cross functional collaboration skills across teams and organizations 

  • Exceptional coding skills in Python or C++ 

  • Strong interest in autonomous driving and its transformative potential 

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience 

Nice to have:

  • Experience with distributed training methodologies 

  • Experience scaling ML training across large GPU/CPU clusters or other accelerators 

  • Familiarity with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) 

  • Experience with performance profiling and state-of-the-art training optimization techniques, including their impact on model performance ‑of‑the‑art training optimization techniques, including their impact on convergence. 

  • Experience with advanced build systems (e.g., Bazel, Buck, Blaze, CMake) 

  • Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) 

Remote/Hybrid: This role is categorized as fully remote or hybrid.

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 $189,300.00 to $290,700.00. 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: 

  • 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. 

Relocation: 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.

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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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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.

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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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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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