Lead the development of high-performance embedded software platforms for vehicle compute systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance kernel drivers and architectures, ensuring effective implementation for automotive applications.
Description
Remote: This role is based remote ly but if you live within a 50-mile radius of [Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Milford or Mountain View ], you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.
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 Principal 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:
Additional Description
Required Qualifications:
Preferred requirements
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
"Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies."
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 believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Remote: This role is based remote ly but if you live within a 50-mile radius of [Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Milford or Mountain View ], you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.
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 Principal 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
Additional Description
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or work equivalent experience
- 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
Preferred requirements
- Bachelors degree or work equivalent experience
- 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
- Compensation:
- The expected base compensation for this role is: $234,000-$359,800 . 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 is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
"Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies."
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 believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Top Skills
Arm Architectures
Buildroot
Linux
Linux Kernel
Openwrt
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Yocto
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