Sr. Data Scientist - AV Safety
Description
Remote: This role is categorized as remote. This means the successful candidate may be based anywhere in the United States and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager.
The Role
The Sr Data Scientist - AV Safety will drive development and evaluation of autonomous vehicle (AV) performance KPIs ranging from straightforward to advanced machine learning outputs. This position is part of the Safety Assurance for Effective Autonomous Driving Software (SAFE-ADS) department in the Global Product Safety, System, and Certification (GPSSC) organization. The SAFE-ADS department serves as the central body for automated driving system (ADS) safety. GM's vision is zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion - AV safety is at the heart of driving forward this vision.
The ideal candidate will be an expert in data science, statistical modeling, and data development across the entire data maturity curve. They will have experience in automative, safety, and/or robotic industries. They will be a self-starter and comfortable solving ambiguous problems.
As a member of the SAFE-ADS data science team, you will focus on scaling data science work and accelerating time-to-delivery in insights related to autonomous vehicle performance and safety measurement. you'll play a key role in advancing GM's AV quantitative risk assessment efforts. Your work will contribute to enhancing and scaling our existing safety risk assessment framework a foundational component of the overall safety case that guides decision-making across the entire AV technology stack.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
- Develop and implement scalable autonomous vehicle performance measurement solutions to ensure safe and compliant on-road behavior
- Develop and standardize best practices of safety risk assessment across the company
- Develop and automate pipelines and tooling of the risk assessment framework
- Conduct statistical analysis to evaluate autonomous driving software
- Raise the bar for on-road safety by continuously improving safety and autonomous vehicle measurement and developing a feedback loop for software improvements
- Collaborate across various autonomous vehicle development teams, including GPSSC and Software & Services organizations
- Stay up to date on industry trends and advancements in data science and AI/ML to drive innovation within the team
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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline (advanced degree preferred) with a strong focus on statistics, probability, and data Science
- 5+ years of experience in Data Science in a corporate setting
- Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning and/or deep learning techniques
- Expertise generating insights from multiple large-scale datasets
- Experience in safety, automotive, or robotics data science
- Proficiency SQL, Python, and Spark
- Experience with data visualization tools and techniques
- Collaborative team player and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong business consulting skills; ability to evaluate the big picture and solve strategic business problems
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Master or PhD Degree in Engineering or Science discipline (advanced degree preferred) with a strong focus on statistics, probability, and data Science
- Experience in self-driving vehicle safety metrics end to end pipeline development
- Proficiency in C++
Compensation:
- The expected base compensation for this role is $130,800- $200,400USD Annually
- Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position
- Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
Benefits:
GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
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