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Staff Software Engineer, Simulation

General Motors · Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County

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Interview prep

Be ready on staff-level system design for simulation pipelines, performance/correctness tradeoffs, cross-team influence, and how sim work supports GM’s vehicle brands—avoid fabricating process details not in the listing.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you want staff-level simulation software at a large U.S. automaker, on-site in Sunnyvale; less ideal if you need remote work (remote=0) or verified pay/culture ratings (not in DATA).

Day in the role

As a Staff Software Engineer, Simulation at GM in Sunnyvale, expect ownership of simulation software used to model vehicle systems and scenarios, pairing with autonomy/controls teams, reviewing designs, and raising the technical bar—grounded in GM’s vehicle platforms rather than generic “staff eng” duties.

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Is this role remote?

No—DATA marks remote as 0; location is Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California.

What does GM make?

GM manufactures Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles and is the largest U.S. automaker by sales.

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CERTS lists free or free-to-learn paths such as freeCodeCamp, Saylor CS, CS50, and Microsoft Learn.

Company facts (cached)

Website: gm.com

General Motors Company (GM) is an American multinational automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, United States. The company is most known for owning and manufacturing four automobile brands: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac, each a separate division of GM. By total sales, it has continuously been the largest automaker in the United States, and was the largest in the world for 77 years before losing the title to Toyota in 2008.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Staff Software Engineer, Simulation at General Motors in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County About This Position The Staff Software Engineer role on the Simulation Test Engineering team involves architecting, implementing, and optimizing large-scale simulation testing pipelines for AV behavior development and validation. You will drive the adoption and integration of AI-powered tools to enhance these processes. Key Responsibilities Architect and implement scalable simulation testing pipelines for autonomous vehicle (AV) behavior development and validation. Optimize existing simulation testing frameworks to improve performance and efficiency. Drive the integration of AI-powered tools into the simulation testing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless adoption of new technologies. Qualifications Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in software development, preferably in a simulation or autonomous vehicle context. Demonstrated expertise in large-scale system design and implementation. Strong background in AI and machine learning, particularly as applied to simulation testing. Familiarity with simulation tools and frameworks such as Gazebo, CARLA, or similar. Experience with cloud-based infrastructure for simulation testing is a plus. About General Motors General Motors is a global automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. The company is committed to advancing the future of mobility through innovation and sustainability. As part of our team, you will contribute to cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of transportation. Ready to Apply? To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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