Principal Software Engineer, Vehicle Software

Job Description

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
• Customize the device tree to reflect the specific hardware configuration of the automotive SDV platform. Ensure accurate descriptions of peripherals, memory regions, and interconnects.
• Implement security measures to protect against cyber threats and ensure the integrity of the automotive system. This includes features like secure boot, signed kernel modules, and intrusion detection systems.
• Implement mechanisms for secure over-the-air updates to ensure that the automotive Linux distribution can receive software updates and patches remotely without compromising safety or security
• Linux Kernel Debugging
• Establish a maintenance plan for the automotive Linux distribution, including regular updates, patch management, and lifecycle support to address evolving requirements and security threats.
• Provides technical leadership, interacts and collaborates with many teams cross-functionally.
• Mentors and provides guidance to others. Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Creates and communicates vision & strategies specific to functional responsibilities. May include preparing and giving presentations.

What we’re looking for:

• 12+ years of experience in kernel driver development and board support package
• Solid understanding of Linux Kernel Frameworks (DMA, V4L2, ALSA, UART)
• Experience with embedded build systems – e.g. Yocto, Buildroot, OpenWrt
• Knowledge of bootloader configuration and customization (e.g., U-Boot, GRUB) for booting Linux on embedded systems.
• Familiarity with device tree usage for describing hardware configurations and bindings in embedded Linux environments
• Knowledge of Linux Kernel Internals (e.g. memory management, synchronization, device driver framework)
• Experience deploying commercial embedded Linux systems
• Experience with board bringup processes, including hardware initialization, peripheral configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with ARM architectures
• Experience working with the Linux kernel community and upstreaming drivers           
• Experience with bringup/validation/system level testing of SoC’s
• Effective interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills

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

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and stud