Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle Software
General MotorsAbout the role
Job 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.
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 Job 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
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
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