Staff Systems Engineer, AV Platform SW - Full-time

**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, 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.

• *What you’ll be doing (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.

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

+ 6+ years of experience in systems engineering, embedded systems, or sensor integration.

+ Bachelors Degree in 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.

• *What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (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 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 $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.

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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 <25% for this role.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

• *About GM**

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