General Motors

Staff Software Engineer, Simulation

General Motors$157K — $246K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of AV simulation testing pipelines.
  • Build and maintain libraries for automation and data analysis.
  • Influence technical roadmaps and partner cross-functionally on simulation technologies.
  • Uphold code quality standards through mentorship and reviews.
  • Leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation in testing.

Benefits

  • Support for employee well-being at work and home.
  • Access to Total Rewards resources for career development.
  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.
Full 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, and optimize large-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 directly impact the quality, safety, and velocity of AV software development.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead the design and implementation of automated, scalable AV simulation testing pipelines and frameworks that deliver clear signals on behavior validation and operational readiness.
  • Build and maintain extensible shared libraries and automation for test creation, data collection/analysis, debugging, and performance monitoring.
  • Influence technical roadmaps and strategic priorities while partnering cross-functionally to integrate 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.
  • 5+ years of experience developing scalable software solutions using Python in a production environment.
  • Proven experience in test framework development, large-scale simulation test 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 communication and collaboration skills.


  • 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 monitoring tools and dashboarding systems (e.g., Looker, Streamlit).
  • Knowledge of ROS, data orchestration tools (Airflow, DBT), and visualization libraries.
  • Experience with computational geometry, machine learning, or advanced analytics.


"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."

Compensation:
  • The expected base compensation for this role is: $157,100 - $246,500. 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.


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