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Staff Software Engineer, Automated Driving Platform

AT General Motors
General Motors

Staff Software Engineer, Automated Driving Platform

Mountain View, CA

Description

This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of [Mountain View, Detroit, Warren, Milford], you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.

The Role:

At ADAS/AD (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Automated Driving) Software Organization within General Motors, we are working on developing cutting-edge ADAS features for next-generation vehicles.

We are seeking an experienced platform software engineer to design and develop platform software for ADAS embedded platform. Your expertise will help build and integrate scalable, secure, and high-performance platform software including BSP, drivers, libraries, and middleware.

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As a Staff Software Engineer, ADAS Platform, you will:

  • Embedded Linux Development : Design, configure and optimize Linux/QNX based automotive platform including bootloaders, kernel, and user-space applications.


  • Integration and Debugging : Work closely with hardware teams to debug and integrate Linux/QNX with automotive ECUs, ADAS and/or Infotainment systems.


  • Automation, DevOps, and CI/CD : Implement continuous integration, build and release and automated testing for automotive software development using Jenkins, Gitlab CI/CD, or Bazel.


  • BSP and Board Bringup : Develop and maintain Board Support Packages (BSPs) for ARM, x86, or RISC-V automotive hardware.


  • Technical Leadership : Mentor junior engineers and drive best practices for ADAS platform software development and integration.

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software, Computer Engineering or equivalent fields.


  • 10+ years of job-related experience in software development and integration.


  • Build Frameworks and automation tools ( Bazel preferred) and package management to automate build and delivery processes.


  • Strong C++ hands-on experience.


  • Hands on experience with Linux or QNX based software systems developing drivers, kernel modules, or user-space applications.


  • Experience in DevOps and CI/CD tools and processes


  • Experience in software debugging and profiling.


  • Strong computer science fundamentals in design, algorithms, and data structures.


  • Excellent cross-collaboration and critical problem-solving skills.


  • Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity while driving timely decision making.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience in GitHub, GitHub actions and Docker.


  • Contributions to open-source projects or Linux Kernel Development.


  • Familiarity with Functional Safety (ISO26262) and Cybersecurity.


  • Knowledge of automotive communication and networking protocols (Ethernet, DDS, PCIe, CAN).

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 the California Bay Area.

  • The salary range for this role is $186,200 to $285,300. 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.

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Diversity Information

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Client-provided location(s): Mountain View, CA, USA; Warren, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202501028
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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