Staff Systems Engineer - AV Platform

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Systems Engineer - AV Platform to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. This role will lead technical initiatives focused on scalable systems, platform reliability, and meaningful business transformation. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a manufacturing environment. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $157,100 – $258,500 annually Responsibilities 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 and communication bandwidth 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 Qualifications 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, focusing on CPU/GPU/NPU architectures, memory hierarchies, and network bandwidth management Experience with platform systems engineering: device power management, I/O, internal & external communication Hands-on experience with system modeling, simulation tools, and requirements management frameworks Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement savings plan and life insurance Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition assistance programs Employee assistance program and GM vehicle discounts Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.