Senior Software Systems Engineer, Behavior Validation
Job Description
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid .
Role: As a S enior Software Systems E ngineer on the Software Validation team within the AV organization you will play a critical role in leading the strategy and execution of validation efforts for autonomous vehicle software . You will leverage you r experience designing and implementing complex V&V strategies to quickly prototype gain consensus and move our programs forward with increased trust and efficiency. Your expertise will guide engineers in defining best practices driving innovation in testing and verifying the safety and performance of autonomous systems . You will be responsible for shaping the future of evaluation methodologies for AI systems and other ADAS features architecting solutions that meet the testing needs of AI developers systems engineers and safety stakeholders.
About the Organization: The Autonomous Vehicle (AV) organization is dedicated to advancing the development of autonomous vehicles through cutting-edge simulation technologies and novel iterative development processes . The Software Validation team focuses on unlocking software launch es and continuous release decisions via simulation verification and validation strategies prototypes and protocols. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation and excellence allowing us to push the boundaries of what is possible in autonomous vehicle testing.
What Youll Do:
Define requirements and metrics for validating safe and comfortable a utonomous v ehicle operations.
Own analysis and characterization of one or multiple autonomous behaviors influencing software development and launch decisions
Prototype and develop simulation-based and road-based testing strategies that support continuous and scaled software release cycles
Combine experience in s ystems e ngineering and data analysis to facilitate data driven design validation risk analysis and prioritization decisions
Own roadmaps for developing long-term and stable requirements verification/validation and/or software solutions to advanced problems over multiple product lifecycles
Mentor team members and facilitate cross-team collaboration to define behavioral validation strategies for new launches
Your Skills & Abilities
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Physics Computer Science Data Science or related fields
7 years of experience in systems engineering robotics systems analysis data analysis statistical analysis or other related fields
Proficient with SQL Python and C for analyz ing large data sets
Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and derive impactful conclusions
Ability to adapt and operate under ambiguity going from quick code prototypes to long-term plans on brief time horizons
Excellent communication skills capable of switching between high-level and detailed discussions
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge
Experience with robotics autonomous vehicles vehicle development or ADAS development
Experience working with robotics simulation environments
Experience analyzing automotive collision data
Experience developing dashboards and data visualizations using tools such as Looker or Jupyter notebooks
Industry experience in system engineering and requirements management including system analysis requirements authoring test generation and validation activities
Experience with requirements management tools (Jama DNG DOORS etc.)
Proven track record of successful systems engineering for a safety-critical product
Compensation:
- The expected base compensation for this role is: $125000-$191700. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
- You also need to include general information about potential commissions if applicable.
- Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance job level and individual performance.
Benefits:
- 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.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
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Benefits Overview
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
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