Software Engineer, Behavior Validation

General Motors

. Develop and continuously improve behavior validation products, including the Behavior Validation Scorecard and protocol analysis capabilities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $123,200 - $189,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficiency in Python for prototyping and data analysis, along with experience in developing behavior validation products and data-driven verification for autonomous vehicle software. Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams to translate stakeholder needs into technical designs and measurable outcomes.

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Python ProficiencyData Pipeline DevelopmentBehavior Validation ProductsAutonomous Vehicle DevelopmentData Visualization

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringSystems EngineeringData AnalysisValidation FrameworksTechnical DesignMetric Quality AssessmentPrototypingAutomationAPIsAnalytical Workflows

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder CommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Data Visualization ToolsSimulation EnvironmentsValidation Tools

Industry Keywords

ADAS SystemsRoboticsAutonomous Vehicle SoftwareBehavior Validation Scorecard

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and continuously improve behavior validation products, including the Behavior Validation Scorecard and protocol analysis capabilities
Collaborate with engineering, safety, product management, and Embodied AI partners
Own well-defined features or areas of work and contribute to technical direction
Contribute to product roadmaps, technical plans, and success metrics connected to AV launch and release decisions
Use Pareto analysis, metric quality assessments, and data-driven prioritization to identify high-value improvements
Translate stakeholder needs into requirements, technical designs, and measurable outcomes
Prototype and implement improvements using Python and related technologies
Build interfaces connecting data pipelines, analytical workflows, and customer-facing dashboards
Improve the scalability, reliability, performance, and maintainability of validation tools and services
Support data-driven verification and validation for autonomous vehicle software launches and continuous release decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience in software engineering, systems engineering, data products, validation, or a related technical discipline
Demonstrated experience contributing to software products, systems, data tools, or technical initiatives
Proficiency in Python for prototyping, data analysis, automation, or production development
Experience working with data pipelines, APIs, analytical workflows, or front-end integrations
Familiarity with autonomous vehicle development, ADAS systems, or robotics is a competitive edge
Strong background in data visualization and reporting tools is a competitive edge
Experience with simulation environments and validation frameworks is a competitive edge
Ability to complete role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screening where applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus potential through an incentive pay program based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
Health and wellbeing benefit programs