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Senior Safety Design Software Architect- AV
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 3 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles4 certified filings for “Senior Software Safety Architect” (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) in CA: $220k–$220k, median $220k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($115,000 to $164,600) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Last confirmed live 2 days agoWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description Vacancy Status: This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. AI Disclosure: As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role Remote/ Hybrid: Candidates can be considered anywhere in the country of work, but if someone is within 80 Kms of Markham/ Oshawa Hub, they are required to be onsite 3 days a week. About The Role: We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Safety Design Software Architect to join our Software Safety team in the Autonomous Vehicles (AV) organization. As a member of the AV Software Safety team, the Safety Design Software Architect leads and supports safety initiatives in all phases of system development (concept, requirements, design, implementation, verification and validation) for software that is core to our AV systems. You will conduct safety analyses and create runtime safety requirements for components of the AV software stack and will provide guidance to the software development teams to develop and verify safe software solutions for our future vehicles. What You'll Do (Responsibilities): • Conduct software safety analyses and create runtime safety requirements by collaborating with GM systems and software engineers as well as hardware and software suppliers. • Ensure that software safety requirements are complete, consistent, and aligned to system-level safety requirements. • Support software teams in software design, implementation and testing to confirm that safety requirements are met. • Ensure adherence to GM’s safety and software development processes. • Escalate any unresolved safety-related issues and confirm that the resolution process has been followed. • Lead or contribute to initiatives towards the continuous improvement of the safety and software development processes. • Interface with corporate and industry experts to stay current in safety processes, methods, and tools. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): • A minimum of 5 years embedded systems development experience in safety-critical domains (automotive, aerospace, medical, nuclear) • Demonstrated performance in a position requiring excellent understanding of embedded software implementation details as well as the larger systems picture • Familiarity with ISO 26262 and other functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 62304, or DO-178C • Full software development lifecycle experience (software requirements, design, coding, verification) • Proficiency in C/C++ embedded programming. • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to work independently and in a team environment, interfacing with GM engineers and suppliers globally • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): • Experience performing or evaluating safety analysis methods such as HAZOP, FMEA, FTA, and STPA • Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns • Experience reviewing and/or developing software requirements from system-level requirements • Multi-core programming and real-time operating system experience. • Familiarity with automotive systems and with active safety and automated driving systems in particular • Knowledge of in-vehicle communication networks (CAN, FlexRay, LIN, Ethernet) Minimum Education Required: • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Software, Computer, Control, Mechatronics) , Computer Science or related field. • Advanced degrees preferred. Compensation: The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $164,600. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATE