Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle AI at General Motors in Canada

Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle AI Location: Remote - British Columbia Job Description Vacancy Status: This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. AI Disclosure: As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role Remote : This role is categorized as remote. This means the successful candidate may be based anywhere in Canada and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager. About the Role: GM is looking to hire highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineers to join our team focused on developing cutting-edge AI agents. This role involves leading the design, development, and deployment of robust, scalable, and intelligent software agents that drive innovation across our products and services. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AI/ML principles, distributed systems, and a track record of technical leadership. What You'll Do: Lead the architecture and implementation of next-generation AI agents, from conceptualization to production deployment. Drive technical direction and strategy for the AI agent platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. Mentor and guide junior and senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and best practices. Collaborate with Product Managers and other engineering teams to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions. Conduct complex code reviews, system design reviews, and provide constructive feedback. Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and architectural challenges within the agent infrastructure. Stay current with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and software engineering to continually improve our technology stack. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 8+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on large-scale distributed systems or AI/ML infrastructure. Expert proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, or Kotlin. Extensive experience designing, building, and deploying production-grade AI/ML models or intelligent agents. Demonstrated technical leadership in complex projects, including mentoring and driving cross-functional initiatives. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) : Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related quantitative field. Deep expertise in specific AI agent technologies (e.g., Reinforcement Learning, Multi-Agent Systems, Large Language Models (LLMs)). Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Proficient with Android development with a proven ability to design and deploy high performance applications. Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. A strong portfolio of contributions to open-source projects or relevant publications. Compensation: The salary range for this role is $147,000 to $196,600. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. 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 Benefits: The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others: Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave. Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive. Life insurance plans to cover you and your family. Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement. GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends. About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. Why Join Us We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. 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