General Motors

Ethernet Systems Architect

General Motors • $190K — $290K *
Mountain View, CA 94040In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or computer science field.
  • 8+ years of experience in complex computer network design and implementation.
  • Expertise in networking protocols and standards, especially automotive Ethernet.
  • In-depth knowledge of data-link layer components and networking stacks.
  • Experience with Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) solutions.
  • Familiarity with hardware and software components of automotive networks.
  • Advanced understanding of Ethernet switch behaviors.

Responsibilities

  • Champion development of the in-vehicle Ethernet communication strategy.
  • Design and develop comprehensive in-vehicle Ethernet systems.
  • Lead the definition and validation of Ethernet system requirements.
  • Support performance testing and collaborate on network performance dashboards.
  • Monitor and enhance network health and strategy based on trends.
  • Work with semiconductor teams to select Ethernet hardware components.
  • Collaborate across teams for integration of Ethernet systems within vehicle architecture.
  • Drive improvements in processes and automation for network configuration.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plan and life insurance.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Tuition assistance programs.
  • Employee assistance program and GM vehicle discounts.
  • Eligibility for a company vehicle evaluation program.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role:

We are looking for a talented and motivated candidate to join our team in our journey of defining and executing the backbone of our company's future-the next generation Vehicle Electrical and Software Architecture.

The Mechatronics Infrastructure organization is looking for a Staff System Engineer who will define and lead the development of the in-vehicle Ethernet network across all of GM's vehicle platforms. This is a very critical and central role in which you will lead the team in developing a comprehensive full-stack Ethernet network, from the data-link layer through the application layer. You will work closely with stakeholders across our architecture, hardware, and software teams in ensuring end-to-end system perspectives are considered in architecture and hardware selection decisions.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
  • Champion enterprise in-vehicle Ethernet communication strategy and roadmap in close partnership with our product and core technology organization.
  • Design and develop in-vehicle Ethernet systems, including network architecture, topology, and communication protocols across all networking layers of the OSI model.
  • Lead definition of Ethernet system requirements, validation strategy, and triage/debug of network-related issues across hardware, software, and test infrastructure.
  • Support testing and validation initiatives to ensure proper functionality and performance; support and partner with the Electrical Systems Architecture team to develop and launch network performance dashboards.
  • Monitor network health continuously and incorporate learnings and trends into Ethernet system strategy and requirements.
  • Work in lockstep with semiconductor teams to ensure system-level perspective in selecting Ethernet hardware components and driving semiconductor roadmaps.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Ethernet systems into the overall vehicle architecture.
  • Lead team to continuously improve processes, methodologies, and tools--especially, realizing and going live with automated generation and release of network configuration.
  • Stay up to date with the latest industry standards, protocols, and trends related to in-vehicle Ethernet systems.
  • Incorporate best practices and emerging technologies into system design and development.
  • Actively represent GM in relevant working groups within IEEE 802 and Open Alliance.
  • Lead the development of Ethernet system and software stack improvements for GM's next-generation SDV architectures. Examples include, but are not limited to: Differentiated Services in 10BASE-T1S networks, synchronized distributed execution and real-time communication latency reduction, communication and time synchronization redundancy strategies, system and software architecture for RCP (Open Alliance TC18) use cases, and reduced latency footprint of cybersecurity solutions for Ethernet.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
  • 8 or more years of experience planning, designing, and implementing complex computer networks.
  • Expert level knowledge of computer networking protocols, network architecture, and communication standards, including automotive Ethernet technologies and networking stacks like TCP/IP and SOME/IP.
  • Advanced knowledge of the internals of the data-link layer components (for example, switch internals and communication software stack).
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) solution (for example, time synchronization and traffic prioritization/shaping).
  • Knowledge and end-to-end awareness of the hardware and software components (PHYs, switches, hardware interfaces, connectors, cables, software stack, protocols) that make up a network in the automotive domain.
  • Advanced knowledge of internals of Ethernet switch behavior.
  • Knowledge of and experience with software development lifecycle and testing methodologies, network trouble-shooting. simulation and analysis tools, and programming languages.


People Skills:
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to see and own the end-to-end perspective, identify and evaluate multiple alternative approaches, and driving decisions.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to, for a wide variety of audiences, adapt the explanation and motivation of complex technical concepts.
  • Excellent teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with peers, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders.
  • Evidence of mentoring and developing others into technical experts.
  • Evidence of ability to master new technical areas and relentless desire for knowledge.


What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Masters degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
  • Advanced knowledge of embedded software infrastructure (for example, AUTOSAR or other real-time embedded infrastructure software solutions).
  • Experience with deploying MACsec, key agreement protocols, and other security-related networking functions.
  • Experience with 10BASE-T1S and 100/1000BASE-T1, with connections across the Automotive Ethernet ecosystem.
  • Experience with Open Alliance solutions (e.g., TC10/14, TC18).
  • Knowledge of and experience with real-time operating systems, embedded software architectures, and AUTOSAR.
  • Experience with Serializer/Deserializer technologies and MIPI standards.


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 New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

The expected base compensation for this role is: $190,000 - $290,000. 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 : 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.

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.

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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.The selected candidate will be required to travel

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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