Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Radio Software and Connectivity - General Motors : Job Details

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin, TX three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

General Motors is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Radio Software and Connectivity . As a global leader in the automotive industry, General Motors is committed to delivering high-quality vehicles that exceed customer expectations. This role will be instrumental in the bring-up of next-generation automotive computing platforms, focusing on Linux kernel development, radio and connectivity protocols, low-level system integration, diagnostics, and health monitoring for our in-vehicle infotainment and embedded radio systems.

What You'll Do

· Develop and enhance Linux kernel and device drivers, including those for multimedia subsystems and networking (WLAN, LAN, BLE, BT5.0).

· Lead system bring-up activities, including bootloader configuration, board support package (BSP) development, and low-level debugging.

· Integrate and optimize hardware components, including USB, PCIe, I2C-connected peripherals, and Ethernet interfaces to ensure seamless operation within our embedded software stack.

· Develop and implement diagnostics and health monitoring solutions, ensuring system reliability, predictive maintenance, and fault detection in critical automotive systems.

· Analyze and troubleshoot low-level system issues, particularly in high-speed data buses and network connectivity.

· Support manufacturing and production processes, including hardware validation, firmware flashing, and end-of-line testing to ensure smooth integration of software into production vehicles.

· Work closely with hardware teams to validate and debug platform issues, ensuring optimal hardware-software interaction.

· Define Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and work towards continuously improving software stability, performance, and maintainability.