Staff Systems Engineer- Network Performance Analyst

General Motors (GM)

Remote Hybrid

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$160,200–$290,700 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Closes
Jun 23, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $175k
This role $225k
$114k most similar roles pay here $310k

This role pays more than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $140,091–$209,812 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $225k versus about $175k for comparable roles.

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

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TL;DR · Staff Systems Engineer- Network Performance Analyst

Join our team as a Network Performance Analyst and play a pivotal role in defining and managing network performance across multiple vehicle product spaces. You will lead the creation of the Network Performance Budget, forecast future bandwidth needs, conduct load assessments, and establish criteria for acceptable network loading. Your day-to-day involves collaborating with electrical architecture teams to ensure reliable feature delivery at scale, using tools like CANoe and Wireshark for analysis. With a deep understanding of automotive networks including Ethernet, CAN, and LIN, you will develop methods for performance modeling and simulation, ensuring adherence to core principles of reliability and scalability. This role demands expertise in systems engineering frameworks and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.

What you'll do

  • Define and maintain the Network Performance Budget by product area across vehicle programs.
  • Forecast future network loading and bandwidth needs based on product roadmaps and architectural strategy.
  • Drive end-to-end network load assessment activities including message catalog reviews, traffic modeling, and simulation/measurement.
  • Create and manage a Network Performance Dashboard for visibility to leadership and product teams.
  • Support Electrical Architecture Reviews to evaluate the network implications of new features and changes.
  • Develop and continuously improve methods and tools for network performance modeling, simulation, test, and reporting.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 7 years of engineering experience with in-vehicle networks and automotive electrical systems.
  • Proven expertise in network performance analysis for complex embedded or automotive systems.
  • Strong understanding of automotive network architectures, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet-based communication systems.
  • Hands-on experience with network modeling, simulation, and measurement tools for load assessment.
  • Experience building dashboards to visualize performance metrics for large engineering teams.
  • Familiarity with systems engineering frameworks and safety standards related to network performance.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to balance local optimization with enterprise-wide architectural goals.

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