The Sr Staff AV Behavior Safety Engineer position at GM focuses on leading the safety strategy for automated driving systems. This fully remote role requires extensive experience in autonomous vehicle development and a strong background in AI/ML, aiming to ensure the safety of new automated driving technologies
Job Summary
As a Sr Staff AV Behavior Safety Engineer, you will lead the strategy and support execution for how GM defines, measures, and validates the safety of SAE Level 3 – 4 Automated Driving Systems powered by machine‑learned models.
You will own the behavior‑focused portion of the ADS Safety Case, including key claims, sufficiency criteria, and recommended evidence for AV behavior safety performance.
Your work will directly influence how GM brings safe automated driving systems to millions of customers.
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The Sr Staff AV Behavior Safety Engineer position at GM focuses on leading the safety strategy for automated driving systems. This fully remote role requires extensive experience in autonomous vehicle development and a strong background in AI/ML, aiming to ensure the safety of new automated driving technologies.
Salary
$185,100 - $284,100; Bonus Potential: Company performance, job level, and individual performance; Benefits: Health and wellbeing programs, retirement savings plan, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance, vehicle discounts
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
AV behavior safety strategy
ADS safety case development
AV behavior validation methodology
ISO 21448 (SOTIF) and ISO 5083
AI/ML-driven systems safety
Nice-to-have
Excellent communication and storytelling
Strong problem-solving mindset
Comfort with ambiguity
Proactive attitude toward learning
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
6+ years in machine learning or autonomous vehicle development
Demonstrated experience on production-intent AV programs
Track record providing technical safety leadership in AV development