Perception Tech Lead – Autonomy Algorithms job opportunity at General Motors.



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General Motors Perception Tech Lead – Autonomy Algorithms
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Job Description Role Overview:     As the Perception Technical Lead you will be the lead individual contributor responsible for the fallback perception system in the Autonomy Algorithms team within Embodied AI .  You will be responsible for all aspects of the fallback perception system, from design through to validation and will use your skills to align technical approaches across teams , define the vision and multi-quarter capabilities roadmap , drive design quality from architecture through validation, and contribute to shipping reliable, scalable autonomy capabilities that meet company goals.   What you’ll be doing:   Shape the technical vision by own ing multi- quarter roadmap designs for the fallback perception component .   Architect and implement end-to-end system designs and interface contracts for fallback perception and predicti on components, ensuring deliverables meet performance targets, and safety constraints.   Lead technical reviews and drive software engineering best practices across the team and the larger organization.   Contribute to existing Active Safety, Driver Assistance, and SuperCruise development   Guide other developers through system design and implementation focusing on safety, comfort, and compute efficiency .   Establish verification and validation strategies for the fallback perception , including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and on-road testing validation gates.   Partner with Safety, Systems Engineering, and Product to generate requirements for onboard systems .   Lead root-cause investigations for complex integration issues, using data-driven techniques, and principled experimentation.   Mentor engineers across teams, raising the bar on technical judgment, design quality, and execution discipline without direct people management responsibilities.   Improve and deliver reliable software through continuous integration, automated testing, and code reviews.   Develop and oversee top-tier software engineers within a dynamic, fast-paced, and inclusive setting   Help define, build, and embody GM engineering culture and principles     Qualifications :   BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or equivalent experience   A demonstrated track record of building high quality autonomous soft ware systems   in the areas of perception , prediction, and tracking   Broad exposure to the end-to-end autonomy stack, from perception through controls   Deep e xpertise in ground up Perception system design   Familiarity with modern AI/ML approaches including diffusion, transformers, and auto-regressive concepts   Strong organizational and communication skills.   Self-motivation and passion to lead, encourage best practices, and constantly improve   Extensive background with C++ / Python in a large, distributed development environment   Passion for self-driving technology and its potential impact on the world   Bonus points!   A background in robotics, ROS, or the AV/ADAS industry   Experience building and managing engineering teams   Experience writing modern high reliability / production ready applications   Experience developing high-quality software under significant latency and   performance constraints    Experience developing or working with safety-critical code   Compensation : The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be r epresentative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.   The salary range for this role is $198,900.00 to $304,800.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this 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:   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.   This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.     Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase /lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies. 



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