Staff Developer/Architect – Next Gen AI
Job Description
General Motors is revolutionizing transportation through AI-driven innovation, pursuing a vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. As a Staff AI Developer/Architect, you'll be at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into vehicle design and performance systems.
The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on large language models (LLMs), AI agents, and simulation-integrated systems. You'll architect and deploy scalable AI solutions that directly impact GM's engineering capabilities and future vehicle development.
Working from the Markham office in a hybrid arrangement, you'll lead cross-functional teams in developing AI pipelines, implementing MLOps practices, and driving innovation in areas like retrieval-augmented generation and hybrid AI-simulation models. The position requires 7+ years of experience in machine learning deployment and strong expertise in Python and AI frameworks.
GM offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, and unique perks like the GM Vehicle Purchase Plan. The company's commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment where innovation thrives. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of automotive technology while working with state-of-the-art AI systems.
Join GM to help define the AI foundations that will power the next generation of vehicles and engineering processes. Your work will directly contribute to making transportation safer, cleaner, and more efficient through advanced AI applications.
Responsibilities For Staff Developer/Architect – Next Gen AI
- Architect, prototype, and productionize scalable AI systems
- Lead AI integration into core engineering tools and simulation frameworks
- Develop and operationalize full-stack AI pipelines using MLOps practices
- Define strategies for large-scale data ingestion and model deployment
- Serve as technical liaison between simulation teams and AI research teams
- Mentor engineers and data scientists
- Establish engineering best practices and coding standards
- Help define technical roadmap for AI within GM's digital twin and simulation ecosystem
Requirements For Staff Developer/Architect – Next Gen AI
- Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years of experience building and deploying advanced machine learning or deep learning systems in production
- Expertise with LLMs, transformer architectures, AI agents, or simulation-integrated models
- Strong experience in Python and major ML frameworks
- Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), prompt engineering, and embedding optimization
- Experience with MLOps tools and deploying models via containerized microservices
- Proven ability to lead technical direction and deliver production-ready AI systems at scale
Benefits For Staff Developer/Architect – Next Gen AI
- Paid time off including vacation days and holidays
- Healthcare, dental and vision benefits
- Health care spending account and wellness incentive
- Life insurance plans
- Defined Contribution Pension plan
- Global recognition program
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- GM Vehicle Purchase Plan
