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# Principal Machine Learning Scientist - Trajectory Generation

- **Company:** General Motors
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $269,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NumPy, Data Processing, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Apache Spark, Pandas, Embodied AI, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467428851&tx=FP7168FFJ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science with a focus in Robotics and or Machine Learning, or a related field.
 * Proven experience working with large-scale Foundation Models andalignment methods to translate research into real-world impact.
 * Proven experience delivering applied research in the wild and maintaining best practices while working on tight deadlines.
 * Proficiency in frameworks such as PyTorch and languages such as python.
 * Proven experience in building and scaling large model training pipelines that are performant and enable quick iteration by distributed teams.
 * Strong data processing skills using tools like Numpy, Pandas, and Apache Spark.
 * Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
 * Experience deploying foundation models into production environments and understanding the end-to-end process.
 * Previous experience in Robotics or Autonomous Driving.

## Description

As a Principal Technical Lead in Trajectory Generation within the Embodied AI organization, you will be a senior individual contributor driving cutting-edge end-to-end machine learning solutions directly impacting autonomous driving performance. Your role is pivotal in designing, architecting, and deploying advanced ML models to reliably and safely navigate diverse real-world scenarios and conditions. You'll lead critical technical initiatives, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor ML engineers, and significantly shape the future of onboard ML capabilities.

What You'll Do:

 * Design and implement technologies that align our models to GM's mission.
 * Apply techniques such as RL, guidance, and selection to raise the performance of our models and provide a layer safety and reliability.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate & align distillation recipes of Robotics foundation models for onboard driving models.
 * Conduct research and stay updated on the latest advancements in AI frameworks and libraries.
 * Lead projects from ideation to deployment, documenting learnings and best practices along the way.
 * Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement., 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.