This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, Michigan or Mountain View three times per week, at minimum.
The Role:
As Staff Software Engineer, Platform, you will:
Design and code development of safety critical platform applications using C, C++14 and above, holding a high standard of software quality.
Develop automation scripting in python
Experience with developing multithreaded applications.
Experience with interprocess communication stacks and middleware frameworks (eg. DDS, Zenoh etc.)
Enforces good software design and development practices in the team, from through requirement gathering, architecture definition, unit testing and code reviews.
Assess and incorporate new open-source technologies in automotive applications, considering factors like performance, security, and compatibility.
Creates optimized timing critical applications for embedded Linux using C/C++.
Debug, test, and validate software on target hardware platforms.
Analyze benchmarks, application workloads, and performance simulation results to identify tradeoffs and opportunities for micro-architectural optimizations to KPI parameters. Perform CPU optimization tasks for core affinity and priority allocation.
Provide support for production / plant deploying platform software. Provide End of Line manufacturing issue resolution by analyzing tool logs from Flash, Static, AVT and DVT process in GM plants.
Analyze diagnostic communication between SoC and GBFTT for Flash and Over the Air (OTA) process, debug faults and unblock GM manufacturing issues.
Provide test requirements for unit and integration tests. Design and develop unit test cases using Unit testing frameworks.
Additional Job DescriptionYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
12+ years of experience in advanced programming with C and C++ (C++11 or newer preferred) for application development.
Hands-on experience with Buildroot/Yocto, including recipe creation, layer management, and image customization.
Strong expertise in Embedded Linux and Linux kernel development.
Proficiency in build systems such as Bazel and CMake.
Deep understanding of embedded systems development and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Experience with topic-based communication middleware (e.g., DDS, Zenoh, MQTT).
Skilled in Linux debugging tools like GDB.
Proficiency in network analysis using tcpdump and Wireshark.
Familiarity with UDS standards (ISO-14229).
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.
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 UsWe 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 OverviewThe 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 student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
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