This role pays more than
64%
of similar roles. Most pay
$146,500–$216,618
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$195k
versus about
$182k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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
130 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$160,200–$261,300
across 74 roles with salary data.
As a Senior System Performance Engineer on General Motors’ Autonomous Vehicle (AV) System Performance Team, you will design and optimize high-performance software components within the AV software stack, focusing on real-time performance requirements across various compute platforms. Your daily tasks include collaborating with engineering teams to set performance goals, developing frameworks and tooling for efficient AV development, and mentoring junior engineers in optimization strategies. You will need hands-on experience with C++ and Python, a strong understanding of computer architecture, and expertise in performance profiling and tuning. Familiarity with GPU performance, real-time operating systems, and AI/ML applications is essential. This role involves working on large-scale AV software systems to enhance monitoring, analysis, and resolution of critical issues, contributing significantly to the advancement of GM’s autonomous vehicle technology.