Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Radio Software and Connectivity

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

About the role

General Motors is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Staff Software Engineer focused on Embedded Radio Software and Connectivity. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 toward continuously improving software stability, performance, and maintainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in embedded Linux kernel development, device driver programming, and board bring-up.
• Experience in working with different connected system bring-up like BLE, UWB.
• Strong experience with BSP development, bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), custom boot policies, and firmware integration.
• Deep knowledge of communication protocols such as UART, PCIe, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet.
• Experience with Ethernet interfaces (WLAN, LAN), network protocols, and peripheral devices (GNSS, RTC).
• Expertise in embedded RTOS (Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS, OSEX, etc.) kernel internals, including memory management, scheduling, file systems, and IPC mechanisms.
• Proficiency in diagnostics, health monitoring, and fault detection for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and production support and diagnostics, including hardware validation, firmware flashing, and end-of-line testing.
• Proficiency in low-level debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, GDB, ftrace, kdump, perf).
• Experience with SoC architectures (NXP, Qualcomm) and hardware interaction at the register level.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex system issues across software and hardware domains.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement savings plan with company and matching contributions.
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents.
• Sickness and accident benefits, life insurance.
• Tuition assistance programs and student loan refinancing.
• Employee assistance program.
• GM vehicle discounts for you, your family, and friends.
• Relocation benefits (if eligible).
• Company vehicle evaluation program: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you may be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless an exception 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. We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world, believing workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

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.