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 and maintain a 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. 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 report into the AV Behavior Safety organization 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 development and validation, and are a proven technical leader in AI/ML‑driven systems, this role is an opportunity to shape how millions of people experience safe automated driving. The Role The AV Behavior Safety Engineering team is seeking a han [... source excerpt omitted ...] xperience in the end‑to‑end development lifecycle of autonomous vehicle behaviors, from ODD and behavior definition through simulation, closed‑course, and public‑road validation. You will: 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, validation and deployment Own the behavior‑focused portion of the ADS Safety Case, including key claims, sufficiency criteria, and recommended evidence for AV behavior safety performance. Collaborate with Software Validation, Embodied AI, Simulation, and Safety Metrics teams to define the end‑to‑end AV behavior validation methodology [... source excerpt omitted ...] safety targets to support launch readiness Why This Role Is Unique Impact at Scale: Your work will directly influence how GM brings safe automated driving systems to millions of customers. End‑to‑End Ownership: You will own the strategy, framework, and evidence assessment for AV behavior safety. Cross‑Functional Reach: You will collaborate across AI, software, validation, simulation, metrics operations and vehicle program teams, shaping the direction of GM’s automated driving roadmap. If you’re excited to lead in autonomous driving safety, we’d love to hear from you. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathe