Staff Systems Engineer, AV Platform

General Motors (GM)

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Warren, MIMilford, MISunnyvale, CA
Salary: $157,100–$258,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 9 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Nov 15, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Staff Systems Engineer, AV Platform

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The Staff Systems Engineer - AV Platform joins the team building next-generation autonomous platforms, focusing on the compute, communications, sensors, and platform software required for autonomous vehicles. This role leads systems engineering for core AV platform capabilities, managing the lifecycle from requirements through integration and validation. Key responsibilities include owning system and subsystem-level strategies, authoring technical specifications with clear traceability, and leading architecture reviews to ensure functional, performance, and reliability requirements are met. The position requires expertise in embedded real-time OS, containerization, distributed middleware, SoC/MCU diagnostics, and sensor data pipelines. Candidates should possess skills in service-oriented vehicle communications like SOME/IP, functional safety frameworks such as ISO 26262, and the ability to read C/C++ source code. The work addresses the complex integration of sensors and embedded compute platforms for safe autonomous mobility.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?

Median $192200 from 97 postings across 22 companies.

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Skills

Systems Engineering C C++ ISO 26262 SOME/IP Automotive Ethernet TSN Containerization SoC MCU Distributed Middleware Sensor Data Pipelines Functional Safety Interface Definitions Validation Diagnostics

What you'll do

Lead systems engineering for core AV platform capabilities from requirements through integration and validation.
Own system and subsystem-level strategy and influence platform-wide decisions.
Author and maintain requirements, interface definitions, and technical specifications with clear traceability.
Lead system and architecture reviews to ensure designs meet functional, performance, and reliability requirements.
Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, software, and verification teams to ensure cohesive system design.
Mentor junior engineers and evolve systems engineering practices for autonomous platforms.
Communicate technical concepts effectively to stakeholders at all levels.

What we're looking for

6+ years of experience in systems engineering with ownership of complex, safety-critical systems.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or relevant work experience.
Experience in domains such as embedded/real-time OS, distributed middleware, SoC/MCU diagnostics, or sensor data pipelines.
Experience authoring and maintaining system/software requirements and interface definitions.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work through high-ambiguity problems in cross-disciplinary teams.
8+ years of experience in systems engineering and/or embedded systems (preferred).
Experience with functional safety frameworks like ISO 26262 (preferred).
Ability to read/understand C/C++ source code and system models (preferred).

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