Job Description

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Job Description

In recent years, GM Information Technology has successfully executed the largest IT transformation in the history of the automotive industry, fully insourcing what once was a nearly completely outsourced IT function. Today GM IT is a dynamic and fast paced organization that designs, develops and maintains all IT infrastructure, applications and solutions enabling GM’s global operations. From designing and building the next generation of electric and other vehicles to developing a world-class GM experience for our dealers and customers, GM IT is driving real change in the most iconic automaker on the planet. Our team delivers unique enterprise-wide IT solutions in cutting-edge technologies such as mobility, telematics, mission-critical business systems, supercomputing, cloud, vehicle engineering and real-time computing. We offer challenging positions for passionate professionals looking to advance their careers and be a part of an IT organization focused on innovation, speed and business value.

Job Summary

The VaaS Artificial Intelligence Manager is responsible for leading and delivering new and innovative solutions that are elegant and professional across the MFG IT organization with the goal of establishing and driving significant improvements in the Manufacturing space relative to manufacturing productivity/efficiency.

The VaaS Artificial Intelligence Manager will drive the identification, evaluation and adoption of rapid iterative and incremental synthetically generated data and augmented reality, mixed reality, and virtual reality solutions together with our Manufacturing Engineering business partners. The ideal candidate can embrace and lead Transformative Robotic Technologies, Simulation, and the delivery of turn-key solutions with a team of talented ML and game engine engineers.

Responsibilities

Additional Job Description

• Definition and adoption of GM MFG IT Robotics/Vision capabilities
• Identify opportunities to update and/or streamline the current VaaS Synthetic Data and AR/MR/VR Engineering processes
• Track emerging technologies in the industry, and provide technology recommendations, risk assessments, trade studies, and analyses
• Experience with Unreal game engine
• Experience with 3D modeling and simulation
• Experience in software development
• Be able to critically apply themselves to solving problems in an interconnected and integrated environment
• Must have the managerial courage to challenge the norm and define creative solutions for problems that arise
• Think strategically about adopting new technologies that are beyond the horizon and deliver on sound architectural design
• Create high-level models that can be used in future analysis to extend and mature the business architecture.
• Mentor and develop technical talent from new college hires to very senior software engineers
• Designing solutions at scale (minimize operational overhead)
• Solve previously impossible tasks or reach unprecedented levels of throughput
  
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the engineering industry.
• A master’s in computer science with focus on computer vision, perception or robotics.
• Very strong background in Visualization and Simulation.
• Experience with ROS.
• Knowledge in C, C++, Java/C#, Python, R, Go, SQL, OpenGL, TF, MQTT and GraphQL.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to think outside the box.
• Experience in game development and/or developing simulation tools for generating synthetic data or visualizing 3d environments
• Experience with hardware/software integration and working with mechanical/electrical systems.
• Coaching and training technical staff on new and emerging technologies.
• Experience leading software development teams.
• Experience deploying and managing production software in a cloud environment.
• Experience reading, understanding, and implementing algorithms from research papers to solve problems
  
  

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;

Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;

Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;

Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;

Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.