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  • Senior EV Drivetrain Design Engineer

    Ford Motor 4.7company rating

    Ford Motor job in Palo Alto, CA

    A leading automotive company is seeking a Senior Drive Unit Design Engineer to spearhead the design and development of next generation EV drivetrains. This role involves working within a lubrication and cooling team, owning hardware projects from concept to production, and requires a strong background in engineering. Join a team dedicated to creating a fully electric transportation future, delivering exceptional customer experience and driving positive change in the automotive industry. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $130k-162k yearly est. 2d ago
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  • Digital Product Manager, Retail Mobile App

    Ford Motor Company 4.7company rating

    Ford Motor Company job in Palo Alto, CA

    We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Launched in 2023, Integrated Services creates and markets new customer experiences by integrating hardware, software and services across Ford Blue, Model e and Ford Pro. These products and services allow Ford's retail and commercial customers to customize their vehicles like never before with OTA (over-the-air)-driven experiences that grow better over time. Ford is developing leadership at the forefront of connected, digital platforms that will revolutionize every aspect of how vehicles function, the way people interact with them, and the value those vehicles provide. **In this position...** Come help build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. Ford Motor Company was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. It's a belief that has fueled our passion to create great cars and trucks. And today, it drives our commitment to become the world's most trusted mobility company, designing vehicles for a smart world that helps people move more safely, confidently, and freely. Ford is experiencing significant business transformation in an ever-changing digital world. We are dedicated to delivering distinctive products and solutions, having an "always on" relationship with customers and continuously improving our user experience. Ford is developing leadership at the forefront of connected, digital platforms that will revolutionize every aspect of how vehicles function, the way people interact with them, and the value those vehicles provide. Integrated Services creates and markets new customer products and experiences by integrating hardware, software, and services across Ford Blue, Model e, Ford Pro and Lincoln. Within Integrated Services, our Digital Product Team leads the charge on creating innovative software for our customers. Through listening to customers, research, and a deep understanding of the market, this team leads the future on how Ford can differentiate its vehicles and create experiences customers love. We are looking for passionate product professionals who will continue to help us redefine the future of mobility. **What you'll do...** As a Digital Product Manager at Ford, you will work cross-functionally to ensure the products we build will meet and elevate our customer's experience in the service area of the Ford & Lincoln app. + Through listening to customer data and feedback, you will work to define new digital products to enhance the service experience in Ford & Lincoln retail apps. + Work with a team to define product artifacts (PRDs, PRFAQs, Strategy Documents) for digital products + Manage product lifecycle, prioritize product backlog, collaborate with design and engineering teams, gather and analyze market and customer data. + Maintain a balance between business viability, user desirability and technical feasibility while delivering software products with a team. + Work hands-on with the development team to prioritize, plan, and deliver software that creates excellent user experiences. + Conduct product experiments, user interviews and other validation techniques to gather customer and product insights. + Analyze quantitative data to make sure it is guiding us to make the best decisions for our customers. + Work with global market leaders and translation teams to ensure product-market fit. **You'll have...** + Bachelor's Degree required + 3+ years as a product manager, with successful product launches in the past + 3+ years defining product vision, strategy, product roadmaps + 3+ years' experience with Figma's prototyping features and managing product development using Jira + Ability to build and manage product backlogs; can define and prioritize product features + Strong leadership and communication skills to manage stakeholders across the organization + Experience successfully leading collaborative efforts among engineering, design, and business teams to achieve shared objectives." + Experience working on hardware/software products + A deep passion for your customers, their needs, and for building/shipping products to meet these needs + Demonstrated effectiveness in complex organizations + Solid analytical skills + Familiarity with Agile Software Methodologies (Scrum, eXtreme Programming, Kanban) + Strong interest in the automotive space + Curiosity around new technologies and a strong desire for continued learning + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite **Even better, you may have...** + 4+ years full time professional experience + Embedded software expertise You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: + Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage + Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more + Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more + Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases + Tuition assistance + Established and active employee resource groups + Paid time off for individual and team community service + A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day + Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: ***************************** This position is a range of salary grades 6-8. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call **************. This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-KR3 **Requisition ID** : 55353
    $135k-179k yearly est. 13d ago
  • Principal Machine Learning Scientist - Trajectory Generation

    General Motors 4.6company rating

    Mountain View, CA job

    At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. Role As a Principal Technical Lead in Trajectory Generation within the Embodied AI organization, you will be a senior individual contributor driving cutting-edge end-to-end machine learning solutions directly impacting autonomous driving performance. Your role is pivotal in designing, architecting, and deploying advanced ML models to reliably and safely navigate diverse real-world scenarios and conditions. You'll lead critical technical initiatives, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor ML engineers, and significantly shape the future of onboard ML capabilities. What You'll Do Design and implement technologies that align our models to GM's mission. Apply techniques such as RL, guidance, and selection to raise the performance of our models and provide a layer safety and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate & align distillation recipes of Robotics foundation models for onboard driving models. Conduct research and stay updated on the latest advancements in AI frameworks and libraries. Lead projects from ideation to deployment, documenting learnings and best practices along the way. Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Your Skills & Abilities Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science with a focus in Robotics and or Machine Learning, or a related field. Proven experience working with large-scale Foundation Models and alignment methods to translate research into real-world impact. Proven experience delivering applied research in the wild and maintaining best practices while working on tight deadlines. Proficiency in frameworks such as PyTorch and languages such as python. Proven experience in building and scaling large model training pipelines that are performant and enable quick iteration by distributed teams. Strong data processing skills using tools like Numpy, Pandas, and Apache Spark. Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders. Experience deploying foundation models into production environments and understanding the end-to-end process. Previous experience in Robotics or Autonomous Driving. 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 representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area. The salary range for this role is $ 269,400.00 to $412,600.00. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $142k-184k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Staff Technical Program Manager, In-House Hardware Design and Development

    General Motors 4.6company rating

    Mountain View, CA job

    Hybrid: This role is categorized as Hybrid, and the successful candidate is expected to report to the Technical Innovation Center in Mountain View, CA three times per week, at minimum. At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard - from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next‑generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. The Role As a Staff Technical Program Manager within General Motors' Software & Services Program Management Organization, you will play a pivotal role in driving GM's next‑generation hardware innovation. As an individual contributor, you will be responsible for overseeing the timing, status, and readiness of new in‑house designed components. This role involves close collaboration with the Engineering and Product Management teams. In this role you will be pivotal in coordinating hardware engineering efforts, identifying key challenges, and partnering with systems and software teams to facilitate the production of in‑house designed components. What You'll Do Define and manage program milestones, integration points, and execution plans across hardware and software teams. Coordinate hardware design, validation, and release activities, ensuring alignment with major company milestones and customer needs. Develop hardware validation plans that align with internal customer needs and major company milestones. Proactively resolve issues and drive course corrections as needed - be directly involved in helping teams foresee and overcome barriers or blockers. Help manage and drive complex, fast‑evolving hardware systems and components designed in‑house by hardware engineering. Capture and track inter‑team dependencies and handoffs; capture, monitor and help resolve risks and issues. Ensuring that all business deliverables are identified and accounted for in the project plan with responsibility and due dates. Facilitates decision making among GM representatives to develop project scope of work documents and project plans based upon requirements. Manage changes, variances and contingencies that arise during the implementation. Facilitates amicable solutions with the appropriate customer(s) and project sponsor/owner. Define program deliverables, metrics and KPIs, set up mechanisms to track/report. Communicate progress effectively across program teams, including third parties and lead meetings to present hardware engineering work to GM leadership. Conduct periodic retrospectives; continuously assess and improve processes and tools. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline 8+ years of relevant experience in Program Management or Engineering Design Release 3+ years managing contract manufacturers for new hardware products, including PCBA design release, BOM management, SMT processes, and manufacturing test implementation Strong understanding of hardware/software integration and product development lifecycle Familiarity with board‑level hardware design, mechanical engineering, and validation processes Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to bring clarity and structure to complex programs Excellent communication skills, both technical and non‑technical, with proven ability to influence and align diverse teams Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment with evolving priorities Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field Experience in automotive hardware development and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Hands‑on experience with PCBA development and validation Proficiency with program management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Project Background in managing hardware/software co‑development programs in high‑tech or automotive environments 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 representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area. The salary range for this role is $164,300 to $252,600. 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 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. 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. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. #LI-LL2 #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $164.3k-252.6k yearly 2d ago
  • Engineering Manager - Autonomy Interface SW, Cameras

    General Motors 4.6company rating

    Mountain View, CA job

    **Job Description:**GM is developing the next generation of embedded platform software to deliver state-of-the-art features to our customers. To achieve that goal, we are looking for technical managers who coach their teams to success and mentor their direct reports to achieve their potential.The Autonomy Interface SW team is responsible for the software that configures devices like lidars, cameras, radars, and IMUs and delivers sensor data to the AV stack running on GM vehicles. We are looking for a talented Engineering Manager to lead, manage, and grow our Camera platform SW engineering team in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in embedded systems and camera technology with strong leadership skills to mentor engineers, drive cross-functional collaboration, and deliver high-quality, performant software solutions. Work with technical lead(s) to set the technical direction for the team, and anticipate strategic and scaling-related challenges Work with Engineering Leadership and Technical Program Managers to create and execute on a roadmap for your team Conduct performance reviews, identify top performers, and support their growth into Technical Leadership or Engineering Management roles4+ years experience managing teams who have shipped and support scalable production systems5+ years experience in software engineering roles Effective interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent real world experience* Deep understanding of SoC architectures and hardware communication protocols (I²C, SPI, PCIe, USB).* Familiarity with industry-specific frameworks (e.g., Android Camera HAL3, QCOM, or Nvidia video frameworks).* Experience with computer vision or image processing algorithms and performance optimization.Experience building or managing performance and safety critical systems or similar Experience with DO-178, ISO-26262, or IEC-62304 Experience with modern C++11 or later development Experience working with ROS or other robotics frameworks Hands-on experience with camera/video subsystems, including MIPI-CSI interfaces, V4L2 frameworks, and Image Signal Processors (ISP) ***Hybrid:** This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to an office location three times per week, at minimum.****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 representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.The salary range for this role is $185,600.00 to $285,000.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. ***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. General Motors 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 or call us at ************. 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.Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team. Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM's . As a part of our Talent Community, you will receive updates about GM, open roles, career insights and more.Please note that filling out the form below will not add you to our Talent Community automatically; you will need to use the link above. If you are seeking to apply to a specific role, we encourage you to click “Apply Now” on the job posting of interest. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $185.6k-285k yearly 2d ago
  • Engineering Manager, Camera Platform & Autonomy

    General Motors 4.6company rating

    Mountain View, CA job

    A leading automotive company seeks an Engineering Manager to lead their Camera platform software engineering team in Mountain View, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in embedded systems, leadership skills, and experience with software engineering for scalable production systems. This hybrid role involves mentoring engineers and working cross-functionally. The salary range is $185,600 to $285,000, complemented by a variety of benefits, including health insurance and retirement savings plans. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $185.6k-285k yearly 2d ago
  • Senior AI/ML Tooling & Performance Engineer

    General Motors 4.6company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    A leading automotive company is seeking a Senior AI/ML Tooling Engineer in San Francisco, California. In this role, you will develop internal ML tooling to optimize model training and inference, working closely with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in AI/ML and proficiency in frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow. Competitive edge in GPU programming and ML hardware architecture is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $115k-141k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Part-time Sales Consultant/Bra Fit Expert

    Dana-Co 4.8company rating

    San Jose, CA job

    This role requires a sales-driven candidate who can support associates with Bra Fit Training and selling of our brands and can passionately communicate how essential and effective our lingerie is for women. This person works with the company's department store accounts to support the brands' on-floor presence through retail merchandising execution. Responsibilities include visual merchandising, training, space negotiation, relationship building, communication, and presentations. Qualifications: Lingerie fitting experience: 2 years (required) Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment that requires a high degree of multi-tasking. 5 or more years experience working in a retail or wholesale capacity for a retailer or apparel brand. Exceptional interpersonal communication and writing skills. Strong presentation skills with ability to deliver brand messages to individuals and groups in person and virtually. Energy, attention to detail, initiative, and enthusiasm are required. Demonstrated strength in customer service, and merchandising. Responsibilities: Educate and work with each consumer/sales associate on current assortment, new product launches, promotions and events. Build Natori/Skarlett Blue business at each account, sell and promote the brand, and allocate prime floor space. Build relationships and strong partnerships with Sales associates, Managers, as well as Personal stylists, Customer Relationship Managers, Visual, Store Managers etc. Lead special events: Fit events for consumers in accounts, Contests for sales associates. Merchandise the floor and organize stockrooms to encourage and facilitate sales growth. Identify areas for growth, opportunities to gain space and market share. Communicate with the Manager and Account Executives regarding store visits and account updates. Must have car. Schedule: Days (Monday - Friday), some weekends are required Some overnight travel is required Work Location: On the road
    $90k-125k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Product Designer

    Ford Motor 4.7company rating

    Ford Motor job in Palo Alto, CA

    We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Digital Product Design (DPD) at Ford is committed to envisioning and creating simple, thoughtful, enjoyable, and compelling product experiences that our customers need and love. We work in close partnership with product and engineering to deliver best-in-class interactions experiences that meet the needs of people today, and in the future. Our team is comprised of a dynamic group of product designers, researchers, visual designers, industrial designers, modelers, and project managers. The Experience Strategy & Design team is dedicated to shaping the next generation of in-vehicle experiences. Rather than focusing on one-off feature-driven solutions, this team integrates new ideas into cohesive experiences that reflect core customer desires and feel purposeful within the vehicle ecosystem/lifestyle. Working closely with the HCD team, engineering, and product, the team transforms early concepts into tangible prototypes, validating what's possible and ensuring that the most exciting ideas can actually be realized. In this position… As a Lead Designer on the Experience Strategy & Design team, you will combine strategy, design, and prototyping to bring new in-vehicle experiences to life. You'll transform loosely defined concepts into clear, testable journeys that can be built and scaled. Your work will span user flows, interaction models, and holistic customer journeys, with a focus on making innovative features feel intuitive, integrated, and valuable. What you'll do... Translate early concepts into practical, testable prototypes. Define customer journeys, flows, and processes that connect new features into cohesive experiences. Partner with engineers and technologists to explore feasibility, rapidly test ideas, and refine concepts. Collaborate across design, engineering, and product teams to ensure experiences align with customer needs and technical realities. Distill complex information into clear strategies, frameworks, and narratives that drive alignment. Proactively identify opportunities to integrate new technologies into meaningful, customer-driven experiences. You'll have... Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Proven experience in UX, interaction, and experience design, within complex ecosystems (Ford, Rivian, McDonalds, Tock, Disney Parks). Strength in systems thinking and mapping end-to-end journeys. Comfortable working in ambiguous spaces where outcomes aren't defined yet. Skilled at collaborating across disciplines, building bridges between design, engineering, and strategy. Strong communication and storytelling abilities, with a knack for making complex ideas clear and compelling. You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases • Tuition assistance • Established and active employee resource groups • Paid time off for individual and team community service • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. This position is a leadership level 6. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: ***************************** Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call **************. This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #DPDJOB #LI-LS1
    $105k-139k yearly est. Auto-Apply 57d ago
  • Field Service Engineer

    Ford Motor Company 4.7company rating

    Ford Motor Company job in San Francisco, CA

    ... As a Field Service Engineer, you'll be the go-to technical expert and trusted advisor for Ford and Lincoln dealerships in your assigned Tech Zone. This is a highly visible, hands-on role where you'll diagnose the toughest vehicle concerns, improve dealership service processes, and help ensure customers have an excellent ownership experience. If you love solving complex technical problems, enjoy being in the field, and are excited by the chance to influence both repair quality and dealership operations, this Field Service Engineer role offers a unique opportunity to make a visible impact every day. Our Marketing, Sales & Service organization advances the Ford reputation as a visionary vehicle and mobility services company and helps deliver a trusted customer experience. Use your marketing, sales and service expertise to turn data-driven insights into innovative solutions that enhance sales and customer loyalty. Join us and be the eyes, ears and voice of Ford. What you'll do... You'll spend about 4 days per week in Ford and Lincoln dealerships, focusing on three primary areas: Routine Dealership Visits & Service Performance * Visit assigned dealerships on a regular (approximately 30-day) cadence. * Meet with the General Manager and Dealer Principal to review: * Overall health of the service department * Repeat repair trends * Fixed Right the First Time and Repeat Repair performance * Warranty compliance * Technical Training Competencies * Provide insights and recommendations to improve repair quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Technical & Repair Assistance * Provide in-dealership repair assistance for properly escalated technical hotline cases. * Lead diagnosis and repair strategy on "difficult to repair" vehicles through to resolution in a timely, expedited manner. * Offer clear diagnostic guidance and coaching to dealership technicians to strengthen their long-term capabilities. Legal, Customer Relations & Dispute Resolution Support * Support Ford legal counsel, executive liaison, and dispute resolution teams. * Perform vehicle inspections and, when needed, complete final repair attempts. * Serve as a technical expert in depositions, arbitrations, and trials, representing Ford's repair standards and technical position. Consultative & Process Improvement Initiatives Beyond repair support, you'll play a key consultative role with dealership leadership: * Technician Training & Development * Help dealerships create and maintain technician training plans that match skill levels and growth goals. * Ensure technicians understand their development path and that management actively supports it. * Make sure dealership leadership understands the training requirements needed to improve repair capability and technical competence. * Root Cause & Process Analysis * Analyze why Field Service Engineer involvement was needed on difficult-to-repair vehicles. * Identify dealership process gaps that may have contributed to repair challenges. * Present consultative, practical solutions to General Managers and Dealer Principals and track follow-up actions and results. * Warranty & Service Process Optimization * Partner with service departments to improve repair processes that support appropriate Ford Motor Company warranty expenditures. * Help dealerships drive better outcomes in quality, cost, and customer satisfaction. * Tools, Equipment & Technician Programs * Ensure dealerships maintain a robust and complete inventory of Essential Service Tools and Equipment. * Promote Ford's technician entry, recognition, and retention programs. * Coach dealership management on leveraging these programs to recruit, develop, and retain top technician talent. What you'll do... You'll spend about 4 days per week in Ford and Lincoln dealerships, focusing on three primary areas: Routine Dealership Visits & Service Performance * Visit assigned dealerships on a regular (approximately 30-day) cadence. * Meet with the General Manager and Dealer Principal to review: * Overall health of the service department * Repeat repair trends * Fixed Right the First Time and Repeat Repair performance * Warranty compliance * Technical Training Competencies * Provide insights and recommendations to improve repair quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Technical & Repair Assistance * Provide in-dealership repair assistance for properly escalated technical hotline cases. * Lead diagnosis and repair strategy on "difficult to repair" vehicles through to resolution in a timely, expedited manner. * Offer clear diagnostic guidance and coaching to dealership technicians to strengthen their long-term capabilities. Legal, Customer Relations & Dispute Resolution Support * Support Ford legal counsel, executive liaison, and dispute resolution teams. * Perform vehicle inspections and, when needed, complete final repair attempts. * Serve as a technical expert in depositions, arbitrations, and trials, representing Ford's repair standards and technical position. Consultative & Process Improvement Initiatives Beyond repair support, you'll play a key consultative role with dealership leadership: * Technician Training & Development * Help dealerships create and maintain technician training plans that match skill levels and growth goals. * Ensure technicians understand their development path and that management actively supports it. * Make sure dealership leadership understands the training requirements needed to improve repair capability and technical competence. * Root Cause & Process Analysis * Analyze why Field Service Engineer involvement was needed on difficult-to-repair vehicles. * Identify dealership process gaps that may have contributed to repair challenges. * Present consultative, practical solutions to General Managers and Dealer Principals and track follow-up actions and results. * Warranty & Service Process Optimization * Partner with service departments to improve repair processes that support appropriate Ford Motor Company warranty expenditures. * Help dealerships drive better outcomes in quality, cost, and customer satisfaction. * Tools, Equipment & Technician Programs * Ensure dealerships maintain a robust and complete inventory of Essential Service Tools and Equipment. * Promote Ford's technician entry, recognition, and retention programs. * Coach dealership management on leveraging these programs to recruit, develop, and retain top technician talent.
    $77k-109k yearly est. Auto-Apply 13d ago
  • Staff 3D Content Pipeline Engineer

    General Motors 4.6company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    The Role: Are you a creative and technical problem-solver with a passion for 3D graphics? Join our team of talented engineers and artists to build high-fidelity simulations that will be instrumental in developing safe and reliable self-driving cars. This role offers the rare opportunity to bridge the gap between artistic vision and engineering rigor. You'll work on complex, large-scale virtual environments, addressing critical fidelity and performance challenges that directly impact the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles. Collaborate within a highly interdisciplinary team of world-class Artists, Engineers, and Research Scientists to redefine the boundaries of simulation technology, and create innovative tools, pipelines, and workflows for artists. What you'll do: 3D Asset Pipeline Development: Lead the development of a cutting-edge asset generation pipeline for our new real-time, GPU-based ray tracing engine, defining the foundational standards and conventions that will drive future advancements in photorealistic simulation. Content Authoring Tools: Integrate external Digital Content Creation tools such as Maya and Unreal Editor with our simulation and rendering stack. Build workflows to author assets for our USD based renderer. Rendering Optimization: Architect and implement advanced content authoring strategies to significantly reduce cloud compute costs, leveraging state-of-the-art techniques in geometry, material, shader, and texture optimization to achieve optimal performance. Performance Monitoring: Develop systems to validate and monitor asset fidelity and performance, actively analyzing realism perceived by computer vision models. Scripting and Automation: Develop tools and scripting APIs to automate the creation and management of assets. Tool Development: Assist artists and engineers via tool development, concept testing of new ideas, and building rapid prototypes. Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, designers, and researchers to understand testing requirements and translate them into effective simulation environments. Work hand in hand with Cruise Machine Learning Engineers to develop simulations that best test and train our ML Models. Quality Assurance: Provide front-line production support across multiple disciplines, troubleshoot assets and scenarios, and help artists with problem-solving. Triage and redirect problems to appropriate engineering teams. Your Skills and Abilities: 5+ years experience as a technical artist (or equivalent capacity) in visual effects, animation, simulators, 3D games, or other high-performance systems. Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, specifically with a concentration or focus in Computer Graphics Proven experience creating Python scripts to streamline content creation Experience with C++ for performance critical engineering and software application development Strong 3D content pipeline knowledge with a deep understanding of modeling, texturing, animation, and lighting. Proficient with profiling tools to diagnose performance issues and identify how to optimize scenes. In-depth knowledge of real-time rendering including physically-based rendering (PBR) pipelines, shader authoring in MDL (or similar shader language) or shader graphs as well as shader performance profiling and optimization. What Will Give You A Competitive Edge: Demonstrated experience in generating high-quality synthetic data for machine learning model training and validation, with an understanding of its critical role in autonomous system development NVidia Optix, MDL, and USD experience is highly desirable Film or VFX Studio tools or Pipeline Engineer experience. Unreal Engine 4 experience with blueprints and material editor Maya experience A portfolio or reel, including a detailed breakdown of your work in each section. Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paidin accordance withapplicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positionslocatedoutside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington. The salary range for this role is ($160,200 and $246,300). The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. 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, tuitionassistanceprograms, employeeassistanceprogram, GM vehicle discounts and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $160.2k-246.3k yearly 2d ago
  • Lead ML Scientist, Trajectory Gen for Autonomous Driving

    General Motors 4.6company rating

    Mountain View, CA job

    A technology-driven automotive company in Mountain View, California, is seeking a Principal Technical Lead to drive machine learning solutions for autonomous driving. You will work with large-scale models, lead projects, and mentor junior engineers. The compensation range is $269,400 to $412,600 based on qualifications. Candidates can expect comprehensive health benefits and potential relocation assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $127k-163k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Sr Technical Program Manager

    Ford Motor Company 4.7company rating

    Ford Motor Company job in Palo Alto, CA

    We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? In this position... Success as a Technical Program Manager in our Connected Vehicle Software division requires a professional who is centered around product and engineering excellence with a strong bias for action. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our software delivery is seamless, scalable, and high-quality. What you'll do... Drive Execution: Partner with stakeholders to define, scope, and deliver technical initiatives that span multiple teams within the Connected Vehicle organization. Stakeholder Alignment: Actively engage with stakeholders to understand requirements and help achieve alignment on prioritized features, product adoption and fixes. Metrics & Success: Assist in defining and tracking success criteria and performance metrics, including Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), to ensure program health. Roadmap Management: Execute on roadmaps, project plans, and schedules to ensure we meet customer commitments and product milestones. Agile Leadership: Support and drive modern software development practices, including scrums, backlog grooming, and dependency tracking using tools like Jira. Dependency Management: Coordinate with other divisions at Ford to ensure technical dependencies are identified early and quality standards are maintained. Customer Advocacy: Act as a voice for the customer within the engineering team, using data to help guide decision-making and prioritization. You'll have... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Alternately; equivalent of 5 years' experience in a similar program / project management role. 5-7 years of total working experience in program management, product or feature development involving hardware, software, or services. 3+ years of experience working in a technical capacity (e.g., as an engineer, developer, or systems analyst) or working very closely with an engineering team on complex software builds. Solid understanding of modern software development practices, with emphasis on Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and Agile methodologies. Proven experience coordinating cross-functional teams (Engineering, Product, Design, QA) through at least one full product lifecycle. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. Even better, you may have... Proficiency with modern DevOps and project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Jama, Confluence). You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: - Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage - Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more - Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more - Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases - Tuition assistance - Established and active employee resource groups - Paid time off for individual and team community service - A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day - Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $113,580-190,500. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: ************************** Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call **************. This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid \#LI-RR1 **Requisition ID** : 57240
    $113.6k-190.5k yearly 2d ago
  • 2026 Summer Intern-Human Interface Design, Foundations

    General Motors 4.6company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    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.) To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from. Work Arrangement: Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be onsite full-time, but the general expectation is that the employee be on-site an average of three (3) days each week if they are located within 50 miles of a Global Technical Center in Warren MI, Austin TX, or Sunnyvale CA. Each successful candidate will be offered an hybrid role at a specific location. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed. Our Company At General Motors, we combine the passion of a startup with the influence of a global powerhouse. We pride ourselves on designing, building, and selling the world's best vehicles and transportation solutions. Our vision of a future with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion is bold, and our people are leading the way as we seek to transform the future of personal mobility. To achieve this vision, we need people to join us who are passionate about crafting safer, better, and more sustainable ways for people to get around. We seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Visual Design Intern to join our Brand Visual Identity Team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of GM's brand design language and play a supporting role in shaping a cohesive visual identity across digital platforms and experiences. As a member of this team, you will collaborate with experienced designers to help craft branded experiences and maintain the visual expression of GM across web, mobile, vehicle UI, and marketing touchpoints. You will explore the intersection of brand and product design-learning how to create structured, scalable, and meaningful visual systems. This is a chance to apply your typography, layout, and systems thinking skills in a real-world, high-impact environment-where clarity, function, and timeless design are at the heart of every decision. * Assist in the development of visual identity assets and brand systems applied across branded experiences. * Contribute to the creation of design frameworks, templates, and guidelines that ensure consistency across platforms. * Design and contribute to the icon libraries. * Support in refining UI components and visual styles to align with GM's evolving brand standards. * Participate in the ongoing design and evolution of the GM Brand Center-an internal website for sharing brand guidelines, tools, and assets with teams across the company. * Apply foundational principles of typography, layout, and grid systems to real-world design challenges. * Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams-including product designers, brand strategists, and marketers-to ensure high-fidelity implementation of visual designs. * Participate in design critiques and reviews, presenting work clearly and articulating design rationale. * Support documentation and asset creation to enable scalable design implementation across teams. Please note, you must submit a Portfolio to be considered for this position - see instructions below. Required Qualifications: * Pursuit of a Bachelors degree in Graphic, Visual or UI Design * Must be graduating between Dec 2026 - May 2028 * Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): * Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed * Evidence of strong character with honesty, accountability, and trust * Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric * A strong portfolio showcasing a clear understanding of typography, layout, visual hierarchy, and systems thinking. * Familiarity with modern design tools such as Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and After Effects * A disciplined approach to design, grounded in clarity, structure, and purpose * Enthusiastic about timeless design principles, grid-based layout systems, and the craft of design * Interest in how brand identity scales across interfaces, products, and platforms Start Dates Intern: Start Dates for this internship role are May & June of 2026. Compensation: * The salary for this role is $5,300. * GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2026 Student Program. What you'll get from us (Benefits): * Paid US GM Holidays * GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program * Result-based potential for growth within GM * Intern events to network with company leaders and peers PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: We strongly encourage you to include a link to your online portfolio in the "website" section of your application or directly on your resume. This allows us to easily access larger files and view your work in its intended format. If your portfolio is not available online, please follow the instructions below to upload it as a separate attachment, similar to how you submitted your resume. Please NO Dropbox files or Google docs. 1. Save your portfolio as a pdf document 2. Name your portfolio your LAST NAME, FIRST NAME. Example: Candidate name is John Smith. Portfolio pdf file name is: Smith, John.pdf 3. Upload as an attachment - you may have to condense the file. DISCLAIMER: The Works included in your Career Portfolio must not be subject to any non-disclosure and/or confidentiality agreement. If the Works in your Career Portfolio are owned by your current or former employer, or by any other Third Party, there must be an express written consent from the Owner allowing the Works to be included in your Career Portfolio for sharing with General Motors ("GM"). By sharing your Career Portfolio, you grant to GM the right to quote, paraphrase, reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use all or any portion of the Career Portfolio for purposes of making a hiring determination. By sharing your Career Portfolio, you also agree to release and discharge GM, and its licensees, successors, and assigns, from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action that you may have regarding any use of the Career Portfolio, including (but not limited to) any claims based on the right to privacy, the right to publicity, copyright, libel, defamation, or any other right. 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. Benefits Overview From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire. Accommodations General Motors 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 or call us at ************. 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.
    $59k-82k yearly est. Auto-Apply 31d ago
  • Technical Fellow-Artificial Intelligence (Computer Vision/LLMs/VLMs)

    General Motors 4.6company rating

    Mountain View, CA job

    Job Description Workplace Classification: Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the candidate is expected to report to their primary work location three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business. The Team: You'll join GM's Vision and Automation Services (VAAS) group, where we're building real-time AI applications that impact safety, quality, and productivity across global plants. This is your chance to work on high-impact solutions - from robotic vision systems to foundation models for industrial knowledge - that will define the next century of transportation. If you want a place that challenges you to bring your curiosity, enthusiasm, desire to learn, grow, and succeed every day, to build automotive solutions that are the benchmark for other automotive companies and suppliers, then this is the place for you. The Role: To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we are building a team of people who are passionate about creating safer, better, and more sustainable solutions. This bold vision won't happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the transportation in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future. Are you a hands-on AI expert who thrives at the edge of innovation? We're looking for Technical Fellows to help shape the future of manufacturing by leading the design and deployment of cutting-edge AI systems - including computer vision, large language models (LLMs), and vision-language models (VLMs). What You'll Do (Responsibilities): * Sets the org-wide bar for engineering excellence and quality. * Challenges assumptions and drives high-impact technical decisions. * Leads cross-functional alignment across software, data, hardware, safety, and security. * Owns outcomes across programs and platforms, including risk, quality, and long-term maintainability. * Scales expertise through mentorship, playbooks, and knowledge sharing. * Provides authoritative AI/ML leadership on architecture design, evaluation, robustness, and explain ability. * Delivers invention and platform solutions with measurable business and customer value. * Owns end-to-end technical strategy and architecture; defines critical requirements and Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs). * Directs complex design reviews and trade studies; records decisions through Architecture Decision Record (ADRs). * Balances system requirements across performance, safety, reliability, cost, and compliance. * Defines and enforces org-wide standards and best practices (testing, CI/CD, MLOps/data governance). * Acts as a force multiplier: mentors senior/staff, raises the hiring bar, and leads critical postmortems. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): * PhD in a relevant field or related discipline (STEM focused), or equivalent research experience with a proven track record of publications in reputed journals and conferences. * 15+ years' experience in research and design Computer Vision / VLM / LLM solutions with significant focus on Machine Vision, with at least 10 of those years in a hands-on technical or scientific leadership position * Experience in designing and implementing large scale AI solutions * Experience in leading large-scale AI/ML development projects from concept to multiple releases in production * Strong hands on experience with at least one of the popular machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, Tensorflow, Keras, etc.), and familiarity with programming languages (C++, Python, Java, etc.) * Familiarity with multiple open-source machine/computer vision libraries (OpenCV, PIL, etc.) * Familiarity with OpenGL and OpenCL * In-depth experience with Ops, MLOps, and/or VLM/LLMOps * Familiarity in cloud-based development and integration (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) * Experience leading high-impact, cross-company initiatives * Established track record of excellence in relevant research areas * Excellent communication skills in presentation (both verbal and slides) * Very strong drive for continuous delivery of new and improved capabilities to production 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 representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington. * The salary range for this role is $234,000 - $358,500. 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: 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. 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. 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.) This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. #LI-DH2 The selected candidate will be required to travel 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. Benefits Overview From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire. Accommodations General Motors 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 or call us at ************. 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.
    $115k-151k yearly est. Auto-Apply 15d ago
  • Staff Hardware Engineer

    General Motors 4.6company rating

    Mountain View, CA job

    Job Description The Role: General Motors is at the forefront of the transformation of automotive with the electrification of our portfolio and the development of leading-edge central compute and autonomous capabilities. Our ECU Mechanical & Thermal Design team is a dynamic, high-energy, and innovative group focused on developing mechanical and thermal design of next generation ECUs (Electronic Control Units). The team is responsible for developing Mechanical and Thermal design of new next gen ECU designs, with math, CAD and analysis. The team also reviews and approves production ECU design changes. We are seeking a high-performing Mechanical Design Engineer interested in leading the in-house development of GM electronics design. You will be responsible for the mechanical design, development, and review of Electrical Controllers, for our next generation SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) architecture. You will be depended upon to build strong partnerships with internal and external customers. Responsibilities: * Execute mechanical design of ECUs per program timing, leading to successful launch of the product. * Design mechanical components including castings, injection moldings, stampings, seals, electrical interface, PCBA mounts, connector interfaces and fastening. * Perform design calculations, GD&T and tolerance stacks. * Create 3D-CAD math and lead CAD reviews with stakeholders. * Develop analysis and test plan for new designs, perform proof of concept tests and analysis. * Create 2D-drawings for housing, sub-assemblies & PCB as per ASME standards. * Perform FEA (Structural, Vibration, Mechanical shock, Fatigue), Modal analysis. * Lead prototyping and testing, analyze test data, and make necessary adjustments to mechanical designs. * Lead DFx activities with suppliers and implement cost optimization strategies into design. * Work with electrical engineers and PCBA designers to integrate components into electro-mechanical systems. * Build partnerships with functional peers internally within GM and externally at Tier 1 suppliers to align on ECU design per development cycles. * Develop virtualization technologies that help accelerate and de-risk product development * Communicate design progress and risks to stakeholders and customers. * Drive Mechanical design strategy for the enterprise. * Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Qualifications - Required * BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline * 10+ years of engineering experience in design and development of active & passively cooled ECU designs. * Exceptional collaboration and teamwork skills; demonstrated ability for working across functional and organizational boundaries. * Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (NX and Teamcenter preferred), 2D drawings, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturability, and assembly. * Proficiency in CAE skills (ANSYS, ABAQUS & Genesis). * Strong analytical skills and engineering fundamentals in solid mechanics, material science, heat transfer, mechanism design, and manufacturing * Hands-on experience engaging with electronics manufacturers. Qualifications - Preferred * Master's degree/PhD in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering * Mechanical design of PCBAs, computers, or automotive electronics * Strong understanding of thermal solutions and their application. * Knowledge of vibrational and structural analysis * Experience with ASME Y14.5-2009 dimensioning & tolerancing standards. 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 representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington. The expected base compensation for this role is: $134,700 - $207,600. 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. #LI-JK3 This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel 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. Benefits Overview From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire. Accommodations General Motors 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 or call us at ************. 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.
    $134.7k-207.6k yearly Auto-Apply 42d ago
  • 2026 Summer Intern - Software Engineer, Dynamics & Controls - Autonomous Driving (PhD)

    General Motors 4.6company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from. Work Arrangement: Hybrid: This internship is categorized as hybrid. The selected intern is expected to report to the office up to three times per week or as determined by the team. Locations: Sunnyvale, California San Francisco, California About the Team: The Local Planner Controller team formulates and solves optimization problems online, considering kinematic feasibility, collision avoidance, and ride comfort. About The Role: You will be an intern in the Local Planner Controller team within Embodied AI. We formulate and solve optimization problems online, considering kinematic feasibility, collision avoidance, and ride comfort. In this role, you will have opportunities to work on exciting problems in vehicle dynamics, estimation and controls systems used by GMs Super Cruise system. What You'll Do: * Support development for vehicle dynamics and controls software deployed to GMs Super Cruise system. * Join technical reviews and apply software engineering best practices. * Contribute to Active Safety, Driver Assistance, and Super Cruise. * Improve and deliver reliable software through continuous integration, automated testing, and code reviews. * Help define, build, and embody GM engineering culture and principles. Required Qualifications: * Graduate student (PhD preferred) in controls, optimization, path planning, or related. * Deep understanding of optimal controls and trajectory optimization algorithms. * Good grasp of classical and modern feedback control theory and techniques. * Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics. * Experience with C++/Python development. * Strong communication skills. * Passion for self-driving technology and its potential impact on the world. * Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week. Preferred Qualifications: * A background in robotics, ROS, or the AV/ADAS industry. * Experience in numerical optimization algorithms. * Experience designing software applications for safety critical systems. * Experience building and managing engineering teams. * Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship. * Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027. Compensation: * The monthly salary range for this role is $13,100 per month * GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2026 Student Program. What you'll get from us (Benefits): * Paid US GM Holidays * GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program * Result-based potential for growth within GM * Intern events to network with company leaders and peers 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. Benefits Overview From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire. Accommodations General Motors 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 or call us at ************. 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.
    $13.1k monthly Auto-Apply 16d ago
  • Principal Machine Learning Engineer

    General Motors 4.6company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    The Role: We are seeking a Principal AI Engineer to lead the design and advancement of our AI platform. You will play a key role in shaping the infrastructure that powers large-scale training and cloud inference. This includes accelerating training throughput, scaling multi-modal models, and enabling the next generation of AI-driven driving systems. We're tackling challenges across distributed training, training efficiency, DDP/FSDP, data processing pipelines, and Pytorch model optimization. This is a highly impactful position where your technical leadership will define how we scale AI to achieve autonomy. What You'll Do: Architect, build, and optimize core AI/ML platform infrastructure to support massive-scale model training. Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and software developers to enable seamless workflows from research to production. Drive efficiency in large-scale distributed training and data processing pipelines. Establish best practices for reliability, scalability, and performance across the AI/ML platform. Provide technical leadership and mentorship, guiding teams on platform design, architecture decisions, and emerging technologies. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align platform capabilities with business needs and strategic AI initiatives. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience. 8+ years of professional software engineering experience. 4+ years of specialized experience in AI/ML domain (e.g., enabling distributed training for large-scale models). Strong programming skills in Python, with proficiency in frameworks such as PyTorch (preferred) or TensorFlow. Experience with distributed systems, GPU computing, and cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Comfortable operating in highly ambiguous and dynamic environments. Willingness to travel to Sunnyvale, CA as needed. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): Proven track record of self-motivation, execution, and delivering impact. Deep expertise with PyTorch 2.x+ and distributed training frameworks. Strong skills in profiling, analysis, debugging, and optimizing training performance (e.g., avoiding memory fragmentation, operation fusion). Proficiency in C++ for performance-critical components. Experience leading cross-functional projects and aligning diverse stakeholders on priorities. 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 representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington. The salary range for this role is $197,600 to $374,200. 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: 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. Work Location: This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Milford or Mountain View, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $105k-135k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Sales Consultant/Bra Fit Expert

    Dana-Co 4.8company rating

    Walnut Creek, CA job

    This role requires a sales-driven candidate who can support associates with Bra Fit Training and selling of our brands and can passionately communicate how essential and effective our lingerie is for women. This person works with the company's department store accounts to support the brands' on-floor presence through retail merchandising execution. Responsibilities include visual merchandising, training, space negotiation, relationship building, communication, and presentations. Qualifications: Lingerie fitting experience: 2 years (required) Bilingual in English and Spanish; must be able to train, present, and communicate effectively in both languages. Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment that requires a high degree of multi-tasking. 5 or more years experience working in a retail or wholesale capacity for a retailer or apparel brand. Exceptional interpersonal communication and writing skills. Strong presentation skills with ability to deliver brand messages to individuals and groups in person and virtually. Energy, attention to detail, initiative, and enthusiasm are required. Demonstrated strength in customer service, and merchandising. Responsibilities: Educate and work with each consumer/sales associate on current assortment, new product launches, promotions and events. Build Natori/Skarlett Blue business at each account, sell and promote the brand, and allocate prime floor space. Build relationships and strong partnerships with Sales associates, Managers, as well as Personal stylists, Customer Relationship Managers, Visual, Store Managers etc. Lead special events: Fit events for consumers in accounts, Contests for sales associates. Merchandise the floor and organize stockrooms to encourage and facilitate sales growth. Identify areas for growth, opportunities to gain space and market share. Communicate with Manager and Account Executives regarding store visits and account updates. Must have car. Benefits: Employee discount 401k/Medical/Vision/Dental Paid time off: 15 vacation, 5 sick, 2 personal, 9 company holidays Schedule: Day (Monday - Friday), some weekends is required Some overnight travel is required Work Location: On the road
    $90k-124k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Senior Embedded Controls Engineer, Vehicle Motion

    Ford Motor 4.7company rating

    Ford Motor job in Palo Alto, CA

    We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. You'll have... • Master's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science, with evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent. • 10+ years of experience on embedded controls systems such as chassis systems, VCM, or similar dynamic functions. • 10+ years of experience on electrical hardware applications, prototype bring-up, and systems development. • 10+ years of experience with Vehicle Network Protocols such as CAN, LIN & Automotive Ethernet • Strong EE fundamentals and hands-on experience with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, power supplies, etc.) • 10+ years of experience using embedded networking interface tools for automotive, aerospace, or similar field. • Experience and working knowledge of systems development, vehicle architecture, battery technologies, software/hardware tool development, motor calibration technologies, OBD calibration, functional safety, network, and diagnostics process. • Experience with creating and executing component-level test procedures and owning all test results. Even better, you may have… Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills Experience developing features such as hill hold, stability controls, anti-lock braking, park assist, cruise or adaptive cruise control, or other similar vehicle dynamic features. Experience with software build tools like Bazel, Scons, Cmake etc. Experience with fundamental hardware components on PCB and their analysis tools. Ability to write testing scripts for using scripting languages (Python) Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability. Hands-on experience in hardware bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization. Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases • Tuition assistance • Established and active employee resource groups • Paid time off for individual and team community service • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. This position is a salary grade 8. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: ***************************** Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call **************. This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MZ1 What you'll do... • Create and implement the control strategy for various vehicle motion attributes and functions, including lateral and longitudinal vehicle dynamics. • Work with suppliers to define functions and interfaces into 3rd party components, driving further consolidation and integration of vehicle functions into our centralized vehicle motion control system. • Collaborate with software integration teams to bring up core functions and broadcast software level requirements to electrical hardware and systems teams. • Understand functional safety principles and participate in functional safety analyses of complex vehicle subsystems. • Develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions. • Author subsystem block diagrams and lead subsystem reviews through all vehicle program development phases • Collaborate with other system integration leads to capture component level requirements, provide subject matter expertise in sourcing discussions, and collect and approve Device Transmittals. • Early phases of firmware development will focus on hardware validation, labcar testing, and setting up the automation framework for unit, SIL and HIL testing.
    $154k-195k yearly est. Auto-Apply 17d ago

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