Software Engineer, Autonomy Behavior Validation
General MotorsSunnyvale, California, United States
Posted April 3, 2026
123200 - 189100 USD
Full Time
About the Company
General Motors’ vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and we have committed ourselves to leading the way toward this future. Today, we are in the midst of a transportation revolution, and we have the ambition, the talent and the technology to realize the safer, better and more sustainable world we want. As an open, inclusive company, we’re also creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for who they are. One team, where all ideas are considered and heard, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential, with a culture based in respect, integrity, accountability and equality. Our team brings wide-ranging perspectives and experiences to solving the complex transportation challenges of today and tomorrow. For information on the GM Privacy Statement, please visit http://www.gm.com/privacy-statement.html
Job Description
As a Software Engineer on the Software Validation team, you will play a critical role in simulation-led validation of autonomous vehicle behavior, with a strong focus on automation, internal tooling, and AI-assisted workflows. You will leverage your experience in software engineering to convert validation strategies into well-architected, automated pipelines and tools that analyze AV behavior at scale.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or related fields.
- 1–3 years of professional software engineering experience (including internships, co-ops, or research engineering roles) building automation, internal tools, or data/analysis pipelines.
- Strong programming skills in Python and experience with SQL.
- Experience writing clean, well-tested, and maintainable code for data processing, backend services, or scientific/analytical workflows.
- Experience working with large datasets to derive insights, build analyses, or drive decisions.
- 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 longer-term, production-ready solutions on brief time horizons.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of switching between high-level and detailed technical discussions.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and domains, especially in autonomous systems, robotics, and safety-critical software.
Benefits
- 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