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Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle Software

AT General Motors
General Motors

Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle Software

Mountain View, CA

Description

The Compute platform team is a dynamic and fast paced team that designs, develops, and maintains the foundational embedded software platform for SDV solutions, including drivers, operating system, BSP and software stack. We are developing a world-class GM experience for our customers and driving real change in the most iconic automaker on the planet. Our team delivers platform solutions for high end SoC's which enables to run infotainment, ADAS and other high compute application. We offer challenging positions for passionate professionals looking to advance their careers and be a part of an organization focused on innovation, speed, and business value.

The Compute Platform Team is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead and work with engineering teams across the software services and SoC vendors to build and manage a shared vehicle compute platform.

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What you'll do:

  • Develop high-performance hardware interfacing Linux kernel drivers and system libraries
  • Architect frameworks for our next generation of SoC based systems from conception to production
  • Collaborate with colleagues across multiple teams to driver kernel development strategies
  • Linux Kernel Debugging

What we're looking for:

  • 10+ years of experience in kernel driver development
  • Solid understanding of Linux Kernel Frameworks (DMA, V4L2, ALSA, UART)
  • Experience with embedded build systems - e.g. Yocto, buildroot,OpenWrt
  • Knowledge of Linux Kernel Internals (e.g. memory management, synchronization, device driver framework)
  • Experience deploying commercial embedded Linux systems
  • Familiarity with ARM architectures
  • Experience working with the Linux kernel community and upstreaming drivers          
  • Experience with bringup/validation/system level testing of SoC's

Additional Description

  • Compensation:

    • The expected base compensation for this role is: $186,200- $285,300 . Actual base compensation within the identified 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.

A company vehicle will be provided for this role with successful completion of Motor Vehicle Report Review

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

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Diversity Information

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)

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Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)

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Client-provided location(s): Mountain View, CA, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202422150
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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