Software Engineer, AV HIL Platform and Services – Early Career

General Motors

Software Engineer developing and scaling high-fidelity HIL validation platforms for GM’s Autonomous Vehicle division. Collaborating with teams to validate AV software and AI models against hardware systems.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,250 - $150,850 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop software to increase the capabilities, fidelity, observability, and scale of our HIL platform and integration services.
Build and extend services and tools that make it easy for AV teams to configure, run, and debug tests on HIL benches.
Deliver reliable software through clear requirements generation, continuous integration, automated testing, issue tracking, and code reviews.
Collaborate with colleagues across multiple AV teams to understand their validation needs and translate them into platform features.
Deliver complex projects through incremental development, iterating quickly while maintaining quality and reliability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science or relevant technical field. Degree must be completed prior to joining GM
Strong systems fundamentals (for example, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, or computer architecture) and solid coding abilities in Python and/or C++, demonstrated through coursework, internships, or substantial projects.
Understanding of how to design high-performance software components (for example, from systems, OS, networks, or performance-sensitive projects).
Experience developing in a Linux environment (class projects, labs, research, or internships all qualify).
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team, with clear written and verbal communication.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid US GM Holidays
GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program
Result-based potential for growth within GM
Variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs and more

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonC++data structuresalgorithmsoperating systemscomputer architecturehigh-performance software designLinuxautomated testingcontinuous integration

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationrequirements generationissue trackingcode reviewsincremental developmentquality assurancereliabilityproblem-solvingteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree