Senior AV Operational Safety Engineer (GPSSC)

General Motors (GM)

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San Francisco, CA Posted 10 days ago $153,200–$269,100 / year
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TL;DR

Join General Motors’ AV Operations and Human Factors Safety Strategy team as a senior specialist in autonomous vehicle safety, contributing to the development and maintenance of comprehensive safety cases for GM’s automated driving technologies. You will conduct operational safety analyses across various driving modes, define requirements, lead issue resolution, and perform audits to ensure compliance with safety standards. Collaborating closely with engineering, product, and operations teams, you will document findings and provide actionable recommendations to enhance safety measures. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science, 5+ years of experience in systems safety, and expertise in hazard analysis and risk management. Familiarity with automotive technology and strong communication skills are essential, as is the ability to anticipate emerging safety challenges and design proactive solutions in a complex, scaled environment.

Skills

vehicle systems automotive technology safety hazard analysis safety risk management root cause analysis CAPA problem resolution issue management continuous improvement operations safety issue management driver monitoring system incident response audit findings procedural non-conformances cross-functional collaboration emerging safety challenges

What you'll do

  • Conduct operational safety analysis for various driving modes.
  • Define and implement operational safety requirements with cross-functional teams.
  • Lead studies to validate safety analyses with empirical data and document findings.
  • Manage operations safety issues through thorough investigation and resolution.
  • Perform regular audits of autonomous vehicle operation processes and provide feedback.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in systems safety or operational safety roles
  • 3+ years of experience in automated technology development, testing, or deployment
  • Demonstrated expertise in safety hazard analysis and risk management
  • Strong problem resolution skills with root cause analysis and CAPA implementation
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
  • Proven ability to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Market check

Salary context

This $153,200–$269,100 range sits above 78% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$124,127–$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$136,866–$200,312

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About General Motors (GM)

General Motors (GM) is a leading American multinational automotive corporation founded in 1908 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

General Motors (GM) currently has 96 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $159,400–$250,600 across 58 roles with salary data.

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