Senior AI & AV Safety Researcher - Remote

Overview

The Senior AI & AV Safety Researcher will play a critical role in the Safety Assurance for Effective Autonomous Driving Software team at General Motors, focusing on data analysis and modeling to ensure the safety and compliance of autonomous vehicle software systems.

In Short

• Remote position available for candidates anywhere in the United States.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure AV compliance with safety goals.
• Define safety and traffic compliance metrics based on data insights.
• Lead development of counterfactual driver behavior models.
• Analyze large-scale datasets to identify unsafe behaviors.
• Model collision scenarios to assess AV system performance.
• Contribute to safety case development for AV software releases.
• Support alignment with internal and external safety standards.
• Requires M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant fields and 5+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in Python and data analysis tools is essential.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in safety systems or AV development.
• Expertise in data analysis and statistical modeling.
• Deep understanding of AV safety principles.
• Proficiency with Python and tools like NumPy and pandas.
• Experience with counterfactual reasoning frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills for technical presentations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.
• Paid time off, including holidays and parental leave.
• 401K savings plan with company contributions.
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing options.
• Discounts on GM vehicles for employees and their families.