Staff Software Engineer, Simulation

Role Description

This role is open to a fully remote position or hybrid with one of our offices if preferred.

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Simulation Test Engineering team, you will architect, implement, and optimize large-scale simulation testing pipelines for AV behavior development and validation. Your work will directly impact the quality, safety, and velocity of AV software development.

• Drive the adoption and integration of AI-powered tools to automate test creation, analysis, and reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver robust, user-facing test products built on industry-leading simulation frameworks.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing scalable software solutions using Python in a production environment.
• Proven experience in test framework development, large-scale simulation test creation and management, or metrics-driven test signal extraction.
• Experience using or integrating AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, AMP) for code generation, test automation, or analytics.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical design and execution across multiple teams and organizations in a remote or distributed environment.

Requirements

• Lead the design and implementation of automated, scalable AV simulation testing pipelines and frameworks.
• Build and maintain extensible shared libraries and automation for test creation, data collection/analysis, debugging, and performance monitoring.
• Influence technical roadmaps and strategic priorities while partnering cross-functionally to integrate new simulation technologies aligned with AV goals.
• Uphold high code quality and architecture standards through code reviews and technical leadership.
• Leverage AI tools to boost productivity, code quality, and innovation in simulation testing.

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.

Compensation

The expected base compensation for this role is: $157,100 - $246,500. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

• An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.