General Motors

Senior Software Systems Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles - Metrics & Evaluation

General Motors • $153K — $234K *
Sunnyvale, CA 94087Hybrid
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Qualifications

  • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
  • Solid experience in software development with AI tools
  • Knowledge of ELT pipelines for product quality analysis
  • Familiarity with GitHub and Jira or similar platforms
  • Proven problem-solving skills from conception to execution
  • Strong analytical and systems engineering capabilities with complex systems
  • Experience in root cause analysis for software/hardware systems

Responsibilities

  • Define evaluation processes for autonomous vehicles from conception to implementation
  • Implement infrastructure solutions to assess autonomous vehicle performance using simulation and on-road data
  • Scope and identify metrics to enhance evaluation workflows and propose implementation strategies
  • Contribute to automated triage strategies for identifying AV deficiencies
  • Communicate insights and recommendations based on continuous AV performance analysis
  • Establish scalable processes to monitor and improve evaluation KPIs
  • Link continuous improvement processes with safety compliance requirements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefit programs
  • Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
  • Life insurance and sickness/accident benefits
  • Paid vacation and holiday leave
  • Tuition assistance and employee assistance programs
  • Discounts on GM vehicles
Full Job Description

Job Description

TheRole

You will be part of a team thatdrivessystematic and data-drivenimprovementstotheAutonomous Vehiclesoftwareby designing, implementing, andmaintainingrobustprocesses for evaluation andvalidationof our AVs.To achieve thisobjective,we are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent analytical skills to own end to end execution,methodologyimprovementsand insight articulation/communicationto ensurehigh-qualityevaluation and releaseof ourEnd-to-End ML Stack.

In this position, you will work closely withAI/ML Engineers,Simulation Engineers,Systems Engineers,Product Managers toidentify, analyze,monitorand prioritize the most important signals to assessperformance of our ML based stackleveragingsimulationand on-roaddata and building scalable processesto evaluate compliance to our KPIs.

Ifyou'reinterested in having a major impact on accelerating AV BehavioralEvaluationassessmenton ML-driven autonomythroughcreative problem solving,let'schat!

Whatyoullbe doing:

  • DefineanAV evaluation process that spans frominitialconception through implementation, ensuring it is applied to the release ofourend-to-end(E2E)MLstack.

  • Provide hands-onimplementationofinfrastructuresolutionstoassessAVperformancefrom ELTtooling at GM from simulation andon-roaddata.

  • Proactivelyscope andidentifymetrics needed to improve our evaluationworkflowsand devise paths for implementation if notavailable.

  • Contribute toautomatedtriage strategiesforAVdeficienciesinan End-to-Endstackarchitectureand presentfindingstorelevantstakeholders.

  • Articulate insights,summariesand recommendations toAV developersand executivesbased on continuous analysis of AV performance.

  • Define andmaintainscalable processes toidentify,monitorandimproveevaluationKPIs as definition of success ofevaluation initiatives.

  • Mapandarticulatelinkbetween continuous improvement processes withtheproductsafetycaseandcompliance with safety standards.

What you must have:

  • StrongPython andSQLprogramming

  • Strong skills inhigh qualitySW Developmentusing AI tools

  • Priorknowledge and implementation of ELT pipelinesfor product quality analysis

  • Experience with GitHub and Jira or equivalent tools

  • Strongproblem-solvingskills - End to End ownership from problem definition to deriving the desired outcome

  • Proventrack recordof analytical and systems engineering skills while dealing with complex systems and ambiguous AI functions

  • Proventrack recordof root cause analysis in complex SW/HW systems

  • Familiarity with analytical methods fordrivingbehavioral analysis

  • Ability to creatively problem solve with limited supervision

  • Motivated by a fast paced, challenging environment withhigh expectationsand quick turnarounds

  • Ability to learn quickly, starting with little information and quickly becoming an expert in your domain

  • Strong cross functional communication and collaboration skills

  • Proven experience at communicating data driven decisions to leadership

  • Passionate about robotics/AI complexities

  • BS ,MS orPhD inEngineering or related discipline or equivalent combination education and experience

Bonus Points!

  • Experiencewith AVs and/or Production grade robotics developmentsand AV/ADASsystems

  • Experience with statistical methods forproduct evaluation and risk assessment

  • Experience with developing data driven metrics

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 $153,200 to $234,100. 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: 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

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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