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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Systems Engineer - **Company:** General Motors - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $157,100.0 - $258,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, Profiling, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Middleware, Ethernet, Firmware, Systems Analysis, Network Administration, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, ISO/IEC 15504, Requirements Management, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Data Processing, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Computer Networking Systems, Information Technology, Low Latency, Data Management, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-systems-engineer-adas-platform-milford-mi--682b914f-1394-44f4-96b7-c18b9d87505c ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master's or PhD preferred. * Minimum 8+ years of systems engineering experience, ideally within embedded systems, automotive, robotics, or related industries. * Proven track record of leading system architecture design and resource allocation for complex embedded platforms. * Deep understanding of AV/ADAS domain including embedded computing platforms, sensor integration, and real-time constraints. * Strong expertise in system performance analysis and optimization, including CPU/GPU/NPU architectures, memory hierarchies, and network bandwidth management. * Experience with platform systems engineering: inter-board communication, logging frameworks, and device moding * Experience with edge compute SoC and MCU architectures. * Hands-on experience with system modeling, simulation tools, and requirements management frameworks. * Experience working with Ethernet-based automotive networks (e.g., Automotive Ethernet, TSN). * Familiarity with safety standards and practices (ISO 26262, ASPICE) is a plus. * Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-disciplinary teams. * Proven ability to navigate and solve problems characterized by high ambiguity, * Advanced degree (MS or PhD) with a focus on embedded systems, systems engineering, or related fields. * Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments in automotive or robotics applications. * Knowledge of AV software stacks, middleware, and sensor data processing pipelines. * Familiarity with system-level debugging, profiling, and telemetry tools. * Prior experience at a leading AV company or tier 1 automotive supplier. * Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring engineers and leading technical projects. * Understanding of power management and thermal constraints in embedded platforms. * Experience contributing to strategic technical roadmaps and platform evolution., Audiovisual, Automotive Automation, Autonomous Driving Systems, Bandwidth Management, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Cross-Functional, Data Management, Data Processing, Debugging Skills, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Engineering, Ethernet, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Incentive Programs, Leadership, Memory Hardware, Mentoring, Middleware, Network Administration/Management, Network Systems, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Power Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Safety, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Robotics, Safety Standards, Simulation, Software Architecture, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Telemetry, Thermal Management, Traceability, Willing to Travel ## Description * Lead the end-to-end systems engineering for embedded autonomous vehicle (AV) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) platforms. * Define, document, and manage system-level requirements, ensuring traceability and alignment with product and safety goals. * Develop and maintain system architecture, balancing trade-offs in compute resources (CPU, GPU, NPU), memory (RAM), and communication bandwidth (Ethernet). * Perform system resource allocation, profiling, and optimization to meet performance, power, latency, and reliability targets. * Collaborate cross-functionally with software architecture, firmware, hardware, validation, and vehicle integration teams to ensure cohesive system design and implementation. * Drive technical roadmap planning and contribute to strategic decisions on future platform capabilities and scalability. * Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies related to system integration and performance. * Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation within the team., This role is categorized as hybrid. 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