Staff Systems Engineer - ADAS Platform

General Motors (GM)

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Gm Global Technical Center - Sloan Engineering Center
Salary: $157,100–$258,500 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Closes: Jun 20, 2026

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TL;DR · Staff Systems Engineer - ADAS Platform

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At General Motors, the Autonomous Vehicles (AV) Architecture and System Design team seeks an experienced Staff Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering efforts for embedded AV and ADAS platforms. The ideal candidate will define and manage system-level requirements, develop robust architectures balancing compute resources and communication bandwidth, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of vehicle components. Responsibilities include optimizing resource allocation, driving technical roadmap planning, and mentoring junior engineers while fostering a culture of innovation. Candidates should have at least 8 years of systems engineering experience in embedded or automotive industries, expertise in AV/ADAS domain technologies, and knowledge of safety standards like ISO 26262. Strong skills in system performance analysis, Ethernet-based networks, and requirements management are essential for this highly strategic role within GM’s ambitious AV program.

Skills

Embedded Systems Automotive Ethernet TSN ISO 26262 ASPICE System Modeling Simulation Tools Requirements Management Frameworks Ethernet-Based Networks Linux RTOS AV Software Stacks Middleware Sensor Data Processing Pipelines System-Level Debugging Profiling Tools Telemetry Tools Power Management Thermal Constraints CI/CD

What you'll do

Lead end-to-end systems engineering for embedded AV and ADAS platforms.
Define, document, and manage system-level requirements with traceability.
Develop and maintain system architecture to balance resource trade-offs.
Perform system resource allocation and optimization for performance targets.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure cohesive design and implementation.
Drive technical roadmap planning and contribute to strategic platform decisions.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 8+ years of systems engineering experience in embedded systems, automotive, robotics, or similar industries.
Proven track record leading system architecture design and resource allocation for complex embedded platforms.
Deep understanding of AV/ADAS domain including embedded computing platforms, sensor integration, and real-time constraints.
Strong expertise in system performance analysis and optimization, including CPU/GPU/NPU architectures, memory hierarchies, and network bandwidth management.
Experience with Ethernet-based automotive networks (e.g., Automotive Ethernet, TSN) and platform systems engineering practices.

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