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General Motors • Sunnyvale, California, United States
Role & seniority: Senior Software Systems Engineer, Software Validation, Autonomous Vehicle (AV) organization; hybrid role.
Stack/tools: SQL, Python, C++ for data analysis; Looker, Jupyter notebooks for dashboards/visualization; robotics simulation environments; road- and simulation-based testing; requirements tools (Jama, DOORS, DNG).
Define requirements and metrics for validating safe and comfortable autonomous vehicle operations.
Own analysis/characterization of one or more autonomous behaviors to inform software launch decisions; prototype and develop simulation-based and road-based testing strategies.
Own roadmaps for long-term verification/validation and software solutions; mentor teammates and coordinate cross-team behavioral validation strategies.
Advanced degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
7+ years in systems engineering, robotics, data analysis, or related areas.
Proficient in SQL, Python, and C++; strong analytical thinking; ability to operate under ambiguity; effective communication across levels.
Experience in robotics/autonomous vehicles/ADAS and with robotics simulation environments.
Experience analyzing automotive collision data; dashboard/data visualization expertise (Looker, Jupyter).
Industry experience in requirements management (system analysis, requirements authoring, test generatio
Job Description Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. Role: As a Senior Software Systems Engineer on the Software Validation team within the AV organization, you will play a critical role in leading the strategy and execution of validation efforts for autonomous vehicle software. You will leverage your experience designing and implementing complex V&V strategies to quickly prototype, gain consensus, and move our programs forward with increased trust and efficiency. Your expertise will guide engineers in defining best practices, driving innovation in testing, and verifying the safety and performance of autonomous systems. You will be responsible for shaping the future of evaluation methodologies for AI systems and other ADAS features, architecting solutions that meet the testing needs of AI developers, systems engineers, and safety stakeholders. About the Organization: The Autonomous Vehicle (AV) organization is dedicated to advancing the development of autonomous vehicles through cutting-edge simulation technologies and novel iterative development processes. The Software Validation team focuses on unlocking software launches and continuous release decisions via simulation verification and validation strategies, prototypes, and protocols. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation and excellence, allowing us to push the boundaries of what is possible in autonomous vehicle testing. What You’ll Do: Define requirements and metrics for validating safe and comfortable autonomous vehicle operations. Own analysis and characterization of one or multiple autonomous behaviors, influencing software development and launch decisions Prototype and develop simulation-based and road-based testing strategies that support continuous and scaled software release cycles Combine experience in systems engineering and data analysis to facilitate data driven design, validation, risk analysis, and prioritization decisions Own roadmaps for developing long-term and stable requirements, verification/validation, and/or software solutions to advanced problems over multiple product lifecycles Mentor team members and facilitate cross-team collaboration to define behavioral validation strategies for new launches Your Skills & Abilities Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, robotics, systems analysis, data analysis, statistical analysis, or other related fields Proficient with SQL, Python, and C++ for analyzing large data sets Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and derive impactful conclusions Ability to adapt and operate under ambiguity, going from quick code prototypes to long-term plans on brief time horizons Excellent communication skills, capable of switching between high-level and detailed discussions What Will Give You A Competitive Edge Experience with robotics, autonomous vehicles, vehicle development, or ADAS development Experience working with robotics simulation environments Experience analyzing automotive collision data Experience developing dashboards and data visualizations using tools such as Looker or Jupyter notebooks Industry experience in system engineering and requirements management including system analysis, requirements authoring, test generation, and validation activities Experience with requirements management tools (Jama, DNG, DOORS, etc.) Proven track record of successful systems engineering for a safety-critical product Compensation: The expected base compensation for this role is: $125,000-$191,700. 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