General Motors · 2 hours ago
Staff Systems Engineer - AV Platform
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$157K/yr - $258K/yr
8+ years expGeneral Motors is building on its legacy of innovation in advanced driving technologies with its Autonomous Vehicles (AV) program. They are seeking an experienced Staff Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering efforts for their embedded AV/ADAS platform, focusing on defining system-level requirements, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring seamless integration of vehicle platform components.
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Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end systems engineering for embedded autonomous vehicle (AV) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) platforms
Define, document, and manage system-level requirements, ensuring traceability and alignment with product and safety goals
Develop and maintain system architecture, balancing trade-offs in compute resources (CPU, GPU, NPU), memory (RAM), and communication bandwidth (Ethernet)
Perform system resource allocation, profiling, and optimization to meet performance, power, latency, and reliability targets
Collaborate cross-functionally with software architecture, firmware, hardware, validation, and vehicle integration teams to ensure cohesive system design and implementation
Drive technical roadmap planning and contribute to strategic decisions on future platform capabilities and scalability
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies related to system integration and performance
Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation within the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master's or PhD preferred
Minimum 8+ years of systems engineering experience, ideally within embedded systems, automotive, robotics, or related industries
Proven track record of 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 platform systems engineering: device power management, I/O, internal & external communication
Experience with edge compute SoC and MCU architectures
Hands-on experience with system modeling, simulation tools, and requirements management frameworks
Experience working with Ethernet-based automotive networks (e.g., Automotive Ethernet, TSN)
Familiarity with safety standards and practices (ISO 26262, ASPICE) is a plus
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-disciplinary teams
Proven ability to navigate and solve problems characterized by high ambiguity
Preferred
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) with a focus on embedded systems, systems engineering, or related fields
Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments in automotive or robotics applications
Knowledge of AV software stacks, middleware, and sensor data processing pipelines
Familiarity with system-level debugging, profiling, and telemetry tools
Prior experience at a leading AV company or tier 1 automotive supplier
Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring engineers and leading technical projects
Understanding of power management and thermal constraints in embedded platforms
Experience contributing to strategic technical roadmaps and platform evolution
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation & holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
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$8.51BKey Investors
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