Principal Machine Learning Engineer – AI Core Infrastructure

Global automotive company leading innovation in AI, focusing on zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion vision.
$225,000 - $320,000
Machine Learning
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
AI · Automotive
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Description For Principal Machine Learning Engineer – AI Core Infrastructure

Join General Motors' AI Core Infrastructure team, reporting directly to the Chief AI Officer, where you'll be at the forefront of enterprise-wide AI innovation. As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and scaling the foundational AI infrastructure that powers GM's global operations - from in-vehicle customer experiences to manufacturing innovation. The team focuses on building robust data pipelines, compute infrastructure, and deployment systems to enable AI capabilities across the company.

You'll be responsible for architecting and implementing cutting-edge AI technologies that integrate seamlessly into GM's business strategies and operational workflows. The role involves close collaboration with researchers, industry partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact AI solutions. You'll lead the technical vision for AI infrastructure, establish best practices for AI software engineering, and mentor other engineers while ensuring responsible AI practices.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $225,000 to $320,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401k, and unique perks like GM vehicle discounts and a company vehicle evaluation program. Based in Mountain View, California, this hybrid role requires in-office presence three times per week minimum.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced ML engineer to shape the future of automotive AI technology while working on systems that will directly impact GM's vision of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. The role combines technical leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on development in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and scale.

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Responsibilities For Principal Machine Learning Engineer – AI Core Infrastructure

  • Design, develop and test cutting-edge AI infrastructure, including data pipelines, fine-tuning frameworks and evaluation tools
  • Collaborate with researchers and industry partners
  • Scale architecture for reliable and performant deployment across large-scale applications
  • Define best practices for AI software engineering including safety/guardrails
  • Provide technical guidance to internal teams and business partners
  • Lead cross-functional development efforts
  • Mentor engineers and foster technical growth
  • Drive platform-wide architecture decisions
  • Set long-term direction for AI infrastructure

Requirements For Principal Machine Learning Engineer – AI Core Infrastructure

Python
Java
Go
  • 10+ years in software engineering or ML infrastructure
  • Proven track record of building cutting-edge AI infrastructure
  • Strong understanding of modern AI algorithms, models and frameworks
  • Experience deploying AI systems on Cloud-based GPUs/TPUs
  • Fluency in Python, and at least one of C++/Go/Java
  • Proven ability to architect production-ready distributed systems
  • Highly developed communication and collaboration skills
  • Recognized technical leader in infrastructure design
  • Experience shaping platform strategy

Benefits For Principal Machine Learning Engineer – AI Core Infrastructure

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Relocation Benefits
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Life insurance
  • Paid vacation & holidays
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee assistance program
  • GM vehicle discounts
  • Company vehicle evaluation program