Senior Systems Engineer, AV Platform SW

Job Description

**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 — the compute, communications, sensors, and platform software that bring AV vehicles to life safely and at scale. 

Why This Role Matters

Autonomous systems rely on seamless integration of sensors and embedded compute platforms. Your work will directly influence reliability, performance, and safety, impacting millions of customers and setting industry benchmarks. 

As a  Senior Systems Engineer , you will be at the heart of this transformation—leading systems engineering efforts that ensure seamless integration of sensors and compute platforms. This role combines technical depth with collaboration, giving you the opportunity to influence subsystem design, optimize performance, and contribute to the reliability and safety of cutting-edge autonomous technologies. You’ll work alongside world-class engineers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where your ideas matter and your impact is real. 

What ** you’ll ** be doing (Responsibilities) ** ** ** **

• Lead systems engineering for core AV platform capabilities--from requirements through integration and validation.

• Ownsystem andsubsystem-level strategy and influence platform-wide decisions. 

• Author andmaintainrequirements, interfacedefinitions, and technical specifications with clear traceability through validation and release.

• Lead system and architecture reviews, ensuring designs meetfunctional,performance,and reliabilityrequirements for embedded AV platforms.

• Collaborate cross-functionally across hardware, software development, and verification teams to ensure cohesive system design and seamless integration.

• Mentor junior engineers and help evolve our systems engineering practices for autonomous platforms.

• Communicate technicalconcepts effectively to stakeholders at all levels. 

**Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) ** **  ** ** **  

• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, withdemonstratedownership of complex, safety‑critical systems.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant field or relevant work experience. 

• Experience in one or more of the following platform domains: embedded/real-time OS and containerization; distributed middleware, orchestration, and runtime; low-level SoC/MCU diagnostics and drivers; functional safety island and on-SoC safety monitors; platform health and fault management; sensor data pipelines; service-oriented vehicle communications (e.g., SOME/IP);oron-vehicle logging and data offload.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectivelythroughhigh-ambiguity problemsin cross-disciplinary teams.

• Experience authoring andmaintainingsystem/software requirements and interface definitions.

**What Will Give You ** A ** Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) **

• 3+ years of experience in systems engineeringand/orembedded systems.

• Experience with functional safety frameworks (ISO 26262, fault detection/maturation/escalation) at the platform layer.

• Ability to read/understand source code (C/C++) and system models.

• Experience working with Ethernet-based automotive networks (e.g., Automotive Ethernet, TSN).

• Prior experience at a leading AV company or tier 1 automotive supplier.

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 $153,600  to $234,100. 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.

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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 <25% for this role.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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