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Staff Software Engineer, Validation Foundations and Acceleration
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Sunnyvale, California, United States of America
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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 roles34 certified filings for “Senior Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $216k–$265k, median $235k. Most were filed at wage level IV (65%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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 Role As a S taff Software Engineer o n the Validation Foundations and Acceleration team within the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) organization, you will play a key role in lead ing and developing complex behavior validation products such as the Behavior Validation Scorecard. This role combines strong product-facing responsibilities with technical expertise to ensure that validation tools meet the needs of engineering, safety, and product stakeholders. You will build strong relationships with partner teams—including Embodied AI (EAI), safety, and product management—to align priorities and deliver impactful improvements. You will leverage data-driven approaches, such as Pareto analysis, to prioritize enhancements and implement solutions . Additionally, you will contribute hands-on technical work, including implementing solutions that connect the data pipelin e to the UI seamlessly . About the Organization The Autonomous Vehicle (AV) organization is dedicated to advancing the development of autonomous vehicles through cutting-edge simulation technologies and robust validation processes. The Behavior Validation team focuses on enabling software launches and continuous release decisions through data-driven verification and validation strategies. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation and excellence, allowing us to push the boundaries of what is possible in AV testing. What You’ll Do • Build and maintain strong relationships with partner teams (EAI, safety, product) to align priorities and requirements. • Use Pareto analysis and other prioritization techniques to identify and implement improvements for validation dashboards products. • Collaborate with stakeholders to define roadmaps and success metrics for behavior validation tools. • Lead and implement technical improvements using Python and related technologies to accelerate feature development. • Ensure that validation products are scalable, reliable, and aligned with AV launch and release decision processes. Your Skills & Abilities • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields. • 6 + years of experience in systems engineering, software product development, or technical program management. • Strong ability to bridge technical and product domains, translating stakeholder needs into actionable solutions. • Proficiency in Python for prototyping and data analysis. • Experience with developing internal customer facing front end dashboards • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work across diverse teams. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge • Experience managing complex validation or analytics products in safety-critical domains. • Familiarity with autonomous vehicle development, ADAS systems, or robotics. • Strong background in data visualization and reporting tools for communicating priorities and progress. • Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional alignment and deliver impactful product improvements. • Experience with simulation environments and validation frameworks. Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington. · The salary range for this role: is $189,300 to $290,700. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. · Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and indivi