General Motors is hiring Software Engineers in Sunnyvale, California, with opportunities to work on next-generation autonomous vehicle and software systems. This is a strong opportunity for engineers with a background in computer science, software engineering, robotics, data science, or related technical fields to contribute to innovative automotive technology. The current GM posting lists a base salary range of approximately $99,400–$153,900 per year, depending on qualifications and other factors.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | General Motors |
| Role | Software Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Robotics, or a related field; relevant software engineering experience |
| Job Location | Sunnyvale, California, USA |
| Salary | $99,400–$153,900 per year |
| Work Type | Full-time |
| Job Type | Software Engineering |
| Job Level | Early Career / Professional |
| Industry | Automotive, Autonomous Vehicles & Technology |
Job Description
As a Software Engineer on the Software Validation team within the AV organization, you will play a critical role in the development of methods, tools and processes for the validation of autonomous vehicle behavior. You will leverage your experience in software engineering to convert validation strategies into well-architected and implemented code that analyzes AV behavior. Creating methods an tools to execute comprehensive, repeatable and precise validation for autonomy software and hardware. You will work with a team of engineers to define best practices, raise the bar internally on coding quality, and verify the safety and performance of autonomous systems. You will be responsible for shaping the future of evaluation methodologies for AI systems and other ADAS features, architecting solutions that meet the testing needs of AI developers, systems engineers, and safety stakeholders.
About the Organization: The Autonomous Vehicle (AV) organization is dedicated to advancing the development of autonomous vehicles through cutting-edge simulation technologies and novel iterative development processes. The Behavior Validation team focuses on unlocking software launches and continuous release decisions via simulation verification and validation strategies, prototypes, and protocols. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation and excellence, allowing us to push the boundaries of what is possible in autonomous vehicle testing.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and prototype strategies to benchmark autonomy systems’ performance.
- Convert validation strategies into production code that executes high quality AV behavior analysis for continuous and scaled software release cycles
- Utilize performance data gathered from in-simulation, on-bench, on-road testing, to create actionable insights for AI developers to continuously improve the stack performance
- Use data analytics to facilitate data driven design, validation, risk analysis, and prioritization decisions
- Build tools that scale systems engineering prototyped testing products to additional users like the software release team and Embodied AI
- Facilitate cross-team collaboration to establish coding best practices for the Software Validation Organization
Your Skills & Abilities
- Recently completed or completing Master’s degree in Spring 2026 in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Data Science, or related fields
- Experience in software engineering; bonus if overlap in systems engineering, robotics, systems analysis, data analysis, statistical analysis, or other related fields
- Strong skills in utilizing AI to accelerate SW development
- Experienced with SQL, Python, and C++ for analyzing large data sets and building production-quality simulation testing products
- Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and derive impactful conclusions
- Ability to adapt and operate under ambiguity, going from quick code prototypes to long-term plans on brief time horizons
- Excellent communication skills, capable of switching between high-level and detailed discussions
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge
- Proven track record of successful software engineering on a safety-critical projects, especially as it related to verification and validation tools
- Experience with robotics, autonomous vehicles, vehicle development, or ADAS development
- Experience working with robotics simulation environments
- Experience analyzing automotive collision data
- Experience developing dashboards and data visualizations using tools such as Looker or Jupyter notebooks
Selection Process
- Submit your online application through the GM Careers portal.
- Resume and application screening by the recruitment team.
- Technical or role-related assessment, where applicable.
- Interviews with recruiters and hiring team members.
- Additional technical or behavioral interviews, depending on the position.
- Pre-employment screening, where applicable.
- Final selection and offer.
How to Apply
- Review the Software Engineer position requirements carefully.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting your software engineering, programming, and technical experience.
- Visit the official General Motors Careers website and locate the relevant Sunnyvale Software Engineer opening.
- Click Apply Now and complete the online application.
- Upload your resume and provide the requested information.
- Submit your application and monitor your email for recruitment updates.
