Staff Systems Engineer - AV Platform

General Motors (GM)

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Remote · Warren, MI · Milford, MI · Austin, TX · Detroit, MI · Sunnyvale, CA · Mountain View, CA Posted 10 days ago $157,100–$157,100 / year
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TL;DR

At General Motors, join our Autonomous Vehicles (AV) Architecture and System Design team as a Staff Systems Engineer, leading end-to-end systems engineering for embedded AV/ADAS platforms. You will define and manage system-level requirements, develop architectures balancing compute resources and communication bandwidth, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of vehicle components. Key responsibilities include optimizing resource allocation, driving technical roadmaps, identifying risks, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates have a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields, 8+ years of systems engineering experience, expertise in AV/ADAS domain, and knowledge of automotive networks and safety standards like ISO 26262. Strong leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills are essential for this high-impact role.

Skills

SystemEngineering AV/ADAS EmbeddedSystems Linux RTOS EthernetAutomotiveNetworks ISO26262 TSN SafetyStandards SystemModeling SimulationTools RequirementsManagement EdgeComputeSoC MCUArchitectures PowerManagement ThermalConstraints 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 balancing compute resources.
  • Perform resource allocation and optimization to meet performance targets.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure cohesive system design and implementation.
  • Drive technical roadmap planning and contribute to strategic decisions.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 8+ years of systems engineering experience in embedded systems or automotive industry.
  • Proven track record leading system architecture design and resource allocation for complex platforms.
  • Deep understanding of AV/ADAS domain, including sensor integration and real-time constraints.
  • Strong expertise in system performance analysis and optimization across CPU/GPU/NPU architectures.
  • Experience with Ethernet-based automotive networks (e.g., Automotive Ethernet, TSN).
  • Familiarity with safety standards like ISO 26262 and ASPICE preferred.

Market check

Salary context

This $157,100–$157,100 range sits above 18% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$143,000–$239,700

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$165,000–$214,500

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.

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