Senior Software Engineer - Vehicle Modeling

General Motors; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 129,400 - 198,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a skilled professional for a vehicle modeling role. Responsibilities include developing simulation components for vehicle systems and collaborating with technical experts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and expertise in vehicle system modeling and simulation.

The compensation range for this position is $129,400 to $198,400, accompanied by various benefits including medical coverage, retirement plans, and employee discounts. Note that relocation costs are the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in the vehicle modeling domain.
• Expertise in vehicle system modeling (powertrain, suspension, steering, chassis controls, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement simulation components that model vehicle ECUs, actuators, chassis, and tires.
• Collaborate with vehicle dynamics and actuation technical experts across GM.
• Design, run, and interpret vehicle model validation studies.

Skills

Vehicle system modeling and simulation

Programming skills in Python

Programming skills in C/C++

Matlab/Simulink experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related area

Job description

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement simulation components that model vehicle ECUs, actuators, chassis, and tires.
• Develop scalable simulation architectures to support a large number of host vehicle models.
• Collaborate with vehicle dynamics and actuation technical experts across GM.
• Design, run, and interpret vehicle model validation studies.
• Refactor and optimize code for long‑term maintainability and performance improvements.
• Generate documentation for design documents, port‑mortems, and release notes.

Skills and Abilities

A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related area, and at least 3 years of experience in the vehicle modeling domain.

• Expertise in vehicle system modeling and simulation (powertrain, suspension, steering, brakes, chassis controls, etc.)
• Strong programming skills in Python and C/C++
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink, System ID studies, model validation, and data analysis

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 $129,400 and $198,400. 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

• 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

Other Information

GM does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship for this role. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.