Senior Data Scientist

Description
The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically adept Senior Data Scientist (AI Implementation Specialist) to join our GPD AI Implementation Team. This Level 7 role is pivotal in translating cutting-edge AI research into production-ready solutions that drive measurable impact across GM's product development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and possess a strong blend of technical expertise, domain fluency, and stakeholder engagement skills.
What You'll Do

• Production-Ready Delivery: Lead the deployment of scalable AI solutions from MVP to full production, ensuring robustness, performance, and maintainability.
• Domain Pairing: Collaborate closely with automotive domain experts throughout the AI solution lifecycle-from ideation and design to validation and deployment-to ensure contextual relevance and operational feasibility.
• Compliance & Ethics: Ensure all AI implementations adhere to GM's enterprise standards for data privacy, security, and ethical AI practices.
• Adoption & Training: Drive user adoption through targeted training, documentation, and support. Act as a change agent to foster AI literacy and confidence across engineering teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with AI architects, product managers, and business stakeholders to align technical execution with strategic priorities.

What You'll Need (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML deployment, software engineering, or systems integration
• Proven ability to deliver enterprise-grade AI solutions in complex environments
• Strong understanding of MLOps, cloud infrastructure, and/or model lifecycle management

What will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Familiarity with automotive product development workflows
• Experience with physics-based modeling or CAE integration
• Knowledge of GM's AI infrastructure and tooling ecosystem
• Passion for ethical AI and responsible innovation
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-disciplinary teams

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your manager}.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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