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Staff Software Engineer

AT General Motors
General Motors

Staff Software Engineer

Austin, TX

Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Mountain View, CA, Austin, TX, or Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum.

Join us at the forefront of next-gen automotive technology. As a Staff Software Engineer , you'll play a key role in shaping the user experience for millions of drivers by building high-performance infotainment and digital cluster systems. You'll work across embedded RTOS and Android environments to deliver intelligent, scalable, and visually rich interfaces using C++ and modern UI frameworks.

What You'll Do

  • Design, develop, and test embedded C++ software for automotive infotainment and digital displays (HUD, instrument clusters, center displays).
  • Lead system-level design, architecture, and integration for infotainment features across multi-display setups.
  • Develop scalable, reusable frameworks for UI rendering and system communication.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, hardware, IT, and marketing to define and implement system-level tradeoffs and innovations.
  • Debug and optimize performance (memory, CPU, log analysis) to ensure real-time responsiveness.
  • Apply Agile/Scrum practices to deliver high-quality code with continuous integration and testing.

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Additional Description

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Or work related experience.
  • 8+ years of experience delivering embedded or system-level software in production environments.
  • Strong background in C++ development
  • Experience integrating with ECUs and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
  • Passion for performance, UI/UX, and clean architectural design.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience delivering embedded or system-level software in production environments.
  • Development in RTOS or infotainment contexts.
  • Experience with Unreal Engine or 3D display rendering.
  • Familiarity with CANoe, VehicleSpy, or other automotive debugging tools.
  • Experience with Android application framework or hybrid Android/RTOS integration.

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 $195,000 - $298,800. 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 individual performance.

Benefits:

  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

"Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies."

About GM

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Why Join Us

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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; Warren, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202505515
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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