Autonomous Vehicle Behavioral Regulations Lead

General Motors; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an AV Behavioral Regulatory Lead to oversee regulatory efforts related to autonomous vehicle behavior. This pivotal role requires collaboration with legal and regulatory teams, shaping compliance strategies and ensuring adherence to industry standards. You will lead the implementation of regulatory frameworks while promoting data-driven safety metrics to build trust with regulators. This position is entirely remote within the United States, suited for candidates with a strong background in regulatory environments and autonomous driving technologies.

Benefits

Company vehicle program

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory strategy and compliance related to autonomous vehicles.
• Technical background in engineering or data science.
• Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders, including government and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory strategy for AV safety case.
• Develop unified roadmap for regulatory arguments.
• Ensure compliance with traffic laws and express support for regulatory inquiries.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Safety metrics

Project management

Technical judgment

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Job description

Remote: This role is categorized as remote. This means the successful candidate may be based anywhere in the United States and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.”

The Role

The Safety Assurance for Effective Autonomous Driving Software (SAFE-ADS) department, part of GM’s Global Product Safety, System, and Certification (GPSSC) organization, leads the development of a comprehensive safety case for automated driving systems (ADS). This work supports GM’s vision of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.

As theAV Behavioral Regulatory Lead, you will report to the Head of AV Safety Strategy and Assurance and lead regulatory efforts related to AV behavior, including traffic law compliance and performance standards. You’ll collaborate with Legal, Government Affairs, and regulatory experts to ensure compliance, influence future regulations, and support incident reporting and inquiries. You’ll also work with the AV Safety Data Analysis team to define metrics for monitoring behavioral compliance, ultimately strengthening GM’s AV leadership and regulatory trust.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

Strategy & Execution

• Lead the regulatory strategy for the AV safety case, coordinating across GPSSC, Legal, Regulatory, and Government Affairs

• Develop and execute a unified roadmap for regulatory arguments aligned with standards and best practices

• Oversee state-level compliance strategies for traffic laws and first responder interactions

• Engage with federal, state, and local regulators, understanding their roles and perspectives

• Translate regulatory requirements into actionable engineering and operational plans

• Track and ensure compliance with AV permitting, vehicle standards, and operator training

• Prepare and deliver required reports (e.g., NHTSA Consent Order, DOJ DPA)

• Support incident response and regulatory inquiries in coordination with cross-functional teams

• Shape AV rulemaking at the state (lead) and federal (support) levels

• Drive continuous improvement in regulatory engagement processes and tools

Technical

• Apply technical judgment to align engineering solutions with regulatory requirements

• Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to bridge technical and regulatory needs

• Promote clear, data-driven safety metrics to demonstrate compliance and build regulator confidence

• Identify risks, resolve conflicts, and ensure timely execution of compliance milestones

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate