Staff Systems Engineer - Autonomy Interface SW

About the Role Join us in shaping the future of mobility at General Motors, where innovation drives everything we do. Our team is building next‑generation autonomous platforms, integrating advanced sensors and embedded systems to deliver safe, intelligent, and scalable solutions. Why This Role Matters As a Staff Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in defining subsystem‑level strategy and influencing platform‑wide architecture for sensors and embedded systems. This is a highly technical and strategic position driving forward‑looking solutions, optimizing system‑level performance, and ensuring seamless integration across compute and sensor domains. You'll collaborate with world‑class engineers and senior leadership to align technical vision with business goals, mentor others, and help shape the roadmap for next‑generation autonomous platforms. Autonomous systems depend on robust, forward‑looking sensor and embedded architecture. Your leadership will set technical direction, ensure platform scalability, and influence industry standards, impacting millions of customers and shaping the future of mobility. Responsibilities Define subsystem‑level strategy and influence platform‑wide architecture for sensors and embedded systems. Lead development of technical specifications, requirements, and interface definitions for complex systems. Drive architectural reviews and establish best practices for embedded development, including safety‑critical aspects. Conduct research and proof‑of‑concept for next‑generation technologies; provide forward‑looking recommendations to leadership. Mentor engineers across levels and advocate for technical excellence and continuous improvement. Collaborate with senior leadership, product managers, and cross‑functional teams to align technical vision with business goals. Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both engineering teams and executive stakeholders. Required Qualifications 6+ years of experience in systems engineering, embedded systems, or sensor integration. Bachelors Degree in a relevant field or relevant work experience. Recognized expertise in system engineering processes, embedded architectures, and safety‑critical design principles. Experience in one or more of our key technology areas: sensor platforms, operating systems, or middleware. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional technical initiatives and deliver high‑quality solutions. Exceptional communication and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, embedded systems, or sensor integration. Deep knowledge of ISO 26262 and functional safety standards. Ability to read/understand source code (C/C++) and system models. Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet). Experience defining technical roadmaps and influencing platform‑wide decisions. Compensation The salary range for this role: $160,200? to $290,700. 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. Location This role is based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. 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