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General Motors · Sunnyvale, CA

# Senior Systems Engineer

Sunnyvale, California, United States of America Hybrid Senior individual contributor Operations 

Listed on General Motors’s official careers site. Posted October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

### Job Description

DUTIES: Define requirements and metrics for validating perception software to enable safe and comfortable autonomous vehicle operations. Own analysis and characterization of perception systems 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 systems engineering 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 software solutions to advanced problems over multiple product lifecycles. Mentor team members and facilitate cross-team collaboration to define perception validation strategies for new launches. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.

### REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field of study. Five (5) years of experience as a Software Engineer, Perception Algorithm Developer Engineer, or related role.

### Five (5) years of experience in the following

System engineering robotics, systems analysis, data analysis, and statistical analysis.

### Three (3) years of experience in the following

SQL, Python, C++ for large data sets; Evaluating machine-learned systems and setting acceptance criteria on perception systems and state estimators; Detection and classification metrics including precision recall and footprint overlap; and Vehicle dynamics and deriving requirements based on physics.

### Compensation
- The expected base compensation for this role is $189530 to $189530 Annually.
- Actual base compensation within the identified 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. #LI-DNI 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 We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

### Benefits

Overview From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging.

We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire. Accommodations General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 20, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 12 days
- Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States of America
- Work arrangement: Hybrid[Apply on General Motors’s careers site →](https://generalmotors.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers_GM/job/Sunnyvale-California-United-States-of-America/Senior-Systems-Engineer_JR-202622723)

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