General Motors

Staff Systems Engineer – Autonomy Interface SW

General Motors

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Sunnyvale • California • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $180,000 - $275,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
systems engineeringembedded systemssensor integrationtechnical specificationsinterface definitionssafety-critical designsensor platformsoperating systemsmiddleware
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationtechnical excellencecontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelors Degree