Staff Software Engineer, Validation Foundations and Acceleration
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Sunnyvale, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description
Role
As a StaffSoftwareEngineeron theValidationFoundationsandAccelerationteam within the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) organization you will play a key role inleading anddevelopingcomplex behavior validation products such as the Behavior Validation Scorecard. This role combines strong product-facing responsibilities with technicalexpertiseto ensure that validation tools meet the needs of engineering safety and product stakeholders.
You will build strong relationships with partner teamsincluding Embodied AI (EAI) safety and product managementto align priorities and deliver impactful improvements. You willleveragedata-driven approaches such as Pareto analysis to prioritize enhancements andimplement solutions. Additionally you will contribute hands-on technical work includingimplementing solutions that connect the data pipelineto the UI seamlessly.
About the Organization
The Autonomous Vehicle (AV) organization is dedicated to advancing the development of autonomous vehicles throughcutting-edgesimulation technologies and robust validation processes. The Behavior Validation team focuses on enabling software launches and continuous release decisions through data-driven verification and validation strategies. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation and excellence allowing us to push the boundaries of what is possible in AV testing.
WhatYoullDo
Build andmaintainstrong relationships with partner teams (EAI safety product) to align priorities and requirements.
Use Pareto analysis and other prioritization techniques toidentifyandimplementimprovements forvalidationdashboardsproducts.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define roadmaps and success metrics for behavior validation tools.
Lead and implementtechnical improvements using Python and related technologies to accelerate feature development.
Ensure that validation products are scalable reliable and aligned with AV launch and release decision processes.
Your Skills & Abilities
Advanced degree in Computer Science Engineering or related fields.
6 years of experience in systems engineering software product development or technical program management.
Strong ability to bridge technical and product domains translating stakeholder needs into actionable solutions.
Proficiencyin Python for prototyping and data analysis.
Experience with developing internal customer facing front end dashboards
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proven ability to work across diverse teams.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge
Experience managing complex validation or analytics products in safety-critical domains.
Familiarity with autonomous vehicle development ADAS systems or robotics.
Strong background in data visualization and reporting tools for communicating priorities and progress.
Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional alignment and deliver impactful product improvements.
Experience with simulation environments and validation frameworks.
Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York Colorado California or Washington.
The salary range for this role: is $189300 to $290700. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance job level and individual performance.
Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include 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 and more
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