Staff Software Engineer, Simulation

generalmotors; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 189,000 - 291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

GM vehicle program

Employee discounts

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for the Simulation Test Engineering team. You will architect and optimize large-scale AV testing pipelines, driving AI-powered tool adoption to automate test creation, analysis, and reporting, enabling rapid iteration and high-confidence validation of AV software.

You will mentor engineers, uphold code quality, and collaborate cross-functionally to integrate new simulation technologies aligned with AV goals, impacting safety and velocity of

Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years experience developing scalable software using Python in production.
• Proven experience in test framework development and large-scale simulation test creation/management.
• Experience using/integrating AI-powered development tools for code generation, test automation, or analytics.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of automated, scalable AV simulation testing pipelines and frameworks delivering signals on behavior validation and readiness.
• Build and maintain shared libraries and automation for test creation, data collection/analysis, debugging, and performance monitoring.
• Influence technical roadmaps and integrate new simulation technologies across teams.

Skills

Python

Test frameworks

Large-scale simulation

AI tools integration

Communication

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS/eng

Tools

Looker

Streamlit

ROS

Airflow

DBT

SQL

Job description

Job Description

Remote: This role is open to a fully remote position or hybrid with one of our offices if preferred.

Role Overview: As a Staff Software Engineer on the Simulation Test Engineering team, you will architect, implement, andoptimizelarge-scale simulation testing pipelines for AV behavior development and validation. You will drive the adoption and integration of AI-powered tools to automate test creation, analysis, and reporting, enabling rapid iteration and high-confidence validation of AV software. You will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver robust, user-facing test products built on industry-leading simulation frameworks. Your work will directlyimpactthe quality, safety, andvelocityof AV software development.

About the Team: The Simulation Test Engineering group accelerates autonomous vehicle (AV) development, validation, and deployment by delivering scalable testing pipelines and products. Our mission is to provide precise, reliable, and automated simulation-based testing that enables data-driven decisions and ensures the safety and performance of AV software

Why Join Us?

• Shape the future of AV simulation and testing by driving the adoption of AI and automation.
• Work withcutting-edgetechnology and a collaborative, high-impact team.
• Contribute to the safety, reliability, and scalability of next-generation autonomous vehicles.

WhatYou’llDo:

• Lead the design and implementation of automated, scalableAV simulation testingpipelines andframeworksthat deliver clear signals on behavior validation and operational readiness.
• Build andmaintainextensible shared libraries and automation fortest creation,data collection/analysis,debugging, andperformance monitoring.
• Influence technical roadmaps and strategic prioritieswhile partnering cross-functionally tointegrate new simulation technologies aligned with AV goals.
• Uphold high code quality and architecture standards through code reviews and technical leadership, including providing mentorship to other engineers on simulation testing and software best practices.
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., code assistants, automated test generation, analytics) to boost productivity, code quality, and innovation in simulation testing.

What You Must Have:

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experiencedeveloping scalable software solutions usingPython in a production environment.
• Proven experience in test framework development, large-scalesimulationtest creation and management, or metrics-driven test signal extraction.
• Experience using or integrating AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, AMP) for code generation, test automation, or analytics.
• Strong communicationand collaborationskills.

• Demonstrated ability to drive technical design and execution across multiple teams and organizations in a remote or distributed environment.

Bonus points:

• Experience with simulation frameworks for AV or robotics.
• Familiarity with SQL, time-series data analysis, performance monitoringtoolsand dashboarding systems(e.g., Looker,Streamlit).
• Knowledge of ROS, data orchestration tools (Airflow, DBT), andvisualizationlibraries.
• Experience withcomputational geometry, machine learning, or advanced analytics.

Compensation:

• The expected base compensation for this role is: $189,300 - $290,700. 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.

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.

About GM

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Why Join Us

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Benefits Overview

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