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General Motors

Robot type
Autonomous Vehicle
Location
SunnyvaleCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Software
Posted
Sep 14, 2026
Salary
$189,300–$290,700 a year
Full-time

Systems Engineering Manager, AV Platform Software

Job description

Wok Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Sunnyvale, CA three times per week at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role The Manager, Systems Engineering, AV Platform Software will lead a team of systems engineers responsible for defining, decomposing and managing requirements for foundational AV Platform Software capabilities. These capabilities provide the runtime, communication, lifecycle, diagnostic and operational functionality required for Autonomous Vehicle (AV) software to launch, operate safely, be serviced and be manufactured at scale.

This role combines technical leadership, systems…

Job responsibilities

  • Lead a systems engineering team defining clear, traceable and verifiable requirements for AV Platform Software.
  • Own system decomposition, interfaces, risks, validation intent, lifecycle artifacts
  • Partner with software system architecture, development, verification and validation, safety, cybersecurity, vehicle systems and program teams to resolve technical issues and maintain alignment.
  • Establish the team roadmap, drive milestone readiness and communicate status, risks, decisions and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Improve systems engineering effectiveness through reusable methods, metrics, automation, and responsible use of AI - enabled tools.
  • Build a high - performing team through thoughtful hiring, coaching, development, delegation, accountability, and performance management.
  • Foster an inclusive environment that encourages candid technical discussion, learning, collaboration, and alignment with GM behaviors.
  • Success in this role will be demonstrated through measurable improvement in the quality, Clear ownership and complete coverage of the assigned AV Platform Software systems and interfaces.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, software engineering, computer technical related or , engineering, electrical engineering, computer science
  • 10 or more years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, embedded systems, vehicle systems, or a related technical field.
  • Experience leading systems engineering for automotive, autonomous vehicles , advanced driver assistance, robotics, aerospace or other safety - critical platforms .
  • Experience managing or leading technical teams, including hiring, coaching, performance management, prioritization and delivery accountability.
  • Demonstrated experience translating system - level objectives into subsystem and software requirements, interface specifications and verification criteria.
  • Experience with requirements management, traceability, system decomposition, interface - control documentation, risk management and validation planning.
  • Experience working across software, hardware, safety, cybersecurity, validation, manufacturing, service and program - management organizations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical risks, tradeoffs and recommendations to senior leaders.

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