As a Principal AI/ML Engineer at General Motors’ AV ML Infra team, you will lead the development of cutting-edge machine learning infrastructure to support autonomous vehicle innovation. Your daily responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable distributed computing solutions on cloud platforms like GCP or Azure, overseeing technical projects from inception to completion, and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to the product roadmap. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in large-scale distributed systems, with a strong background in building scalable infrastructure using Python, C++, or Golang, and proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases. This role demands expertise in cloud technologies and a passion for advancing autonomous vehicle technology at GM’s scale.
Skills
Python
Golang
C++
Google Cloud Platform
Microsoft Azure
Kubernetes
Kubeflow
Flyte
Airflow
RayServe
vLLM
Triton
PostgreSQL
NoSQL
CI/CD
What you'll do
Design and implement scalable distributed computing solutions using the latest cloud technologies.
Own technical projects from inception to completion, contributing to product roadmaps and making critical decisions.
Mentor engineers and interns through technical interviews and onboarding processes.
Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams by engaging in planning and design discussions.
Develop ML infrastructure products that enable GM teams to perform machine learning at scale.
What we're looking for
10+ years of experience in large-scale distributed systems.
5+ years leading and driving major technical initiatives.
Proficiency in Python, C++, Golang for cloud infrastructure development.
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
Strong background in developing and maintaining scalable systems.
Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science or related field.
Passion for autonomous vehicle technology and innovation.
Market check
Salary context
This
$275,800–$340,500
range sits above
96%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$170,400–$260,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$171,200–$246,150
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About General Motors (GM)
General Motors (GM) is a leading American multinational automotive corporation founded in 1908 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
General Motors (GM) currently has
96 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$159,400–$250,600
across 58 roles with salary data.
Python
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Keras
CUDA
Hugging Face
JAX
GPU
TPU
Data engineering
Feature engineering
A/B testing
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Transfer learning
Scalable AI/ML systems
Data drift management
Model deployment
Production-grade services
Cross-functional collaboration