Sr Staff AV Behavior Safety Engineer (GPSSC)
Job Description
Sr Staff AV Behavior Safety Engineer
The Safety Assurance for Effective Autonomous Driving Software (SAFE‑ADS) department is part of GM’s Global Product Safety, System, and Certification (GPSSC) organization. Our mission is to help GM deliver trusted automated‑driving products. As the central authority for automated driving system (ADS) safety, SAFE‑ADS brings together experts from across the company to develop andmaintaina comprehensive safety case including safety performance indicators for GM’s automated‑driving technologies.
GM’s vision is zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion—and autonomous vehicle safety is essential to achieving that vision.
AsaSrStaffAV Behavior Safety Engineer, you will lead the strategy and support execution for how GM defines, measures, andvalidatesthe safety ofSAE Level 3 – 4 Automated Driving Systems powered by machine‑learned models. You will report into the AVBehavior Safetyorganization and directly influence launch decisions for GM’s next generation of automated driving products.
If you are passionate about safety, have deep experience in autonomous vehicle developmentand validation, and are a proven technical leader in AI/ML‑driven systems, thisrole is an opportunity to shape how millions of people experience safe automated driving.
The Role
The AVBehavior Safety Engineeringteam isseekinga hands‑onengineerwith extensive experience in the end‑to‑end development lifecycle of autonomous vehicle behaviors, from ODD and behaviordefinitionthrough simulation, closed‑course, and public‑road validation.
You will:
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Reference and interpret standards such as ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO 5083, and AVSC best practices to define GM’s strategy for safe autonomous system development,validationanddeployment
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Own the behavior‑focusedportionof the ADS Safety Case, including key claims, sufficiency criteria, and recommended evidence for AV behaviorsafety performance.
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Collaborate with Software Validation, Embodied AI, Simulation, and Safety Metrics teams to define the end‑to‑end AV behavior validationmethodologyfor AI‑driven systems.
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Set the strategy forhow we systematicallybreak downODDsand howperformance isvalidatedper behavior and in aggregate.
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Collaborate onevaluationmetrics, human benchmarks, and safety launch targets for AV behaviors and overall system performance.This includes supporting development of safety performance indicators (SPIs) for AV behaviors.
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AssessAV performance across safetyand reliability dimensions using simulation, closed‑course, and public‑road dataand provide clear, prioritized feedback to engineering teams
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Define and run an assurance process to verify the sufficiency criteria and safety targets to support launch readiness
Why This Role Is Unique
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Impact at Scale: Your work will directly influence how GM brings safe automated driving systems to millions of customers.
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End‑to‑End Ownership: You will own the strategy, framework, and evidence assessment for AV behavior safety.
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Cross‑Functional Reach: You will collaborate across AI, software,validation, simulation,metricsoperationsand vehicle programteams, shaping the direction of GM’s automated driving roadmap.
Ifyou’reexcited to leadinautonomous driving safety,we’dlove to hear from you.
Your Skills & Abilities(RequiredQualifications)
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
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6+ years of experience inmachine learning,engineering, data science, or a related field
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6+ years in autonomous vehicle or robotics development or related field
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Demonstrated experience working on production‑intent AV programs
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Track recordproviding technical safety leadership in AV development (e.g., defining safety strategies, risk assessments,validation methodologies,safety case contributions).
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Deep understanding of AV behavior development: defining ODDs, behaviors, and evaluation criteria; analyzing simulation, c