General Motors · 6 days ago
Staff Software Engineer, AV Core Services
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$159K/yr - $276K/yr
9+ years expGeneral Motors is a leader in the automotive industry, and they are seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their AV Core Services team. This role involves leading the design and development of core platform software for autonomous vehicles, collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality software delivery, and mentoring other engineers.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and deployment of core platform software components for autonomous vehicles and corresponding cloud platform integrations
Collaborate closely with product management, hardware engineering, and operations teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality, verifiable software
Drive KPI-driven culture, identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the reliability and safety of our platform systems
Contribute to the long-term technical roadmap and strategic planning for the evolution of on-AV platform services
Mentor and guide senior and junior software engineers, fostering their technical growth and career development
Conduct thorough code reviews and maintain high standards of software quality and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
9+ years of experience in software development, with a significant portion focused on complex, distributed systems and cloud platform environments
Proven track record of leading and successfully delivering large-scale technical projects
Deep expertise in at least one relevant domain (e.g., robotics, distributed systems, embedded systems, cloud platform infrastructure, real-time operating systems)
Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Python, with experience in developing production-quality software
Excellent understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams
Experience mentoring and leading technical teams
Preferred
Experience with autonomous vehicle platform technology and/or robotics (ROS & similar frameworks)
Experience with robotics middleware platforms and related concepts, such as inter-process communication or logging
Experience designing software for CPU and memory-constrained environments, or interfacing with hardware
Experience with safety-critical systems and functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262)
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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Funding
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$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
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