Staff Systems Engineer
General Motors
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Job Description
About the Role
Join us in shaping the future of mobility at General Motors, where innovation drives everything we do. Our team is building next-generation autonomous platforms, integrating advanced sensors and embedded systems to deliver safe, intelligent, and scalable solutions.
Why This Role Matters
As a Staff Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in defining subsystem-level strategy and influencing platform-wide architecture for sensors and embedded systems. This is a highly technical and strategic position—driving forward-looking solutions, optimizing system-level performance, and ensuring seamless integration across compute and sensor domains. You’ll collaborate with world-class engineers and senior leadership to align technical vision with business goals, mentor others, and help shape the roadmap for next-generation autonomous platforms.
Autonomous systems depend on robust, forward-looking sensor and embedded architecture. Your leadership will set technical direction, ensure platform scalability, and influence industry standards, impacting millions of customers and shaping the future of mobility.
What You’ll Be Doing (Responsibilities)
- Define subsystem-level strategy and influence platform-wide architecture for sensors and embedded systems.
- Lead development of technical specifications, requirements, and interface definitions for complex systems.
- Drive architectural reviews and establish best practices for embedded development, including safety-critical aspects.
- Conduct research and proof-of-concept for next-generation technologies; provide forward-looking recommendations to leadership.
- Mentor engineers across levels and advocate for technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with senior leadership, product managers, and cross-functional teams to align technical vision with business goals.
- Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both engineering teams and executive stakeholders.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- 6+ years of experience in systems engineering, embedded systems, or sensor integration.
- Bachelors Degree in relevant field or relevant work experience.
- Recognized expertise in system engineering processes, embedded architectures, and safety-critical design principles.
- Experience in one or more of our key technology areas: sensor platforms, operating systems, or middleware.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, embedded systems, or sensor integration.
- Deep knowledge of ISO 26262 and functional safety standards.
- Ability to read/understand source code (C/C++) and system models.
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
- Experience defining technical roadmaps and influencing platform-wide decisions.
Key skills/competency
- Systems Engineering
- Embedded Systems
- Sensor Integration
- Autonomous Platforms
- Architectural Design
- Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
- Technical Leadership
- C/C++ Programming
- Automotive Protocols (CAN, Ethernet)
- Middleware Development
How to Get Hired at General Motors
- Research General Motors' culture: Study their mission, values (Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, Zero Congestion), recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Customize your resume: Tailor your resume to highlight expertise in systems engineering, embedded systems, sensor integration, and functional safety standards like ISO 26262, using keywords from the job description.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Expect in-depth questions on embedded architectures, sensor platforms, operating systems, C/C++ code analysis, and automotive communication protocols relevant to autonomy.
- Showcase leadership and strategic thinking: Be ready to discuss examples of defining subsystem strategies, influencing platform-wide architecture, mentoring teams, and aligning technical vision with business goals.
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills: Focus on situations where you've driven forward-looking solutions, optimized system performance, and ensured seamless integration in complex, safety-critical environments.
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