General Motors

Software Engineer

General Motors$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in embedded systems
  • Proficient in C++ programming and modern UI frameworks
  • Familiarity with embedded real-time operating systems (RTOS) and Android environments
  • Experience in system-level design and software architecture
  • Strong debugging and performance optimization skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop embedded C++ software for automotive infotainment systems
  • Lead integration and architecture design for multi-display setups
  • Create scalable frameworks for UI rendering and system communication
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive system innovation
  • Optimize performance for memory and CPU usage to ensure responsiveness
  • Implement Agile/Scrum practices in software delivery

Benefits

  • Comprehensive wellness program supporting work-life balance
  • Career development opportunities and training from day one
  • Access to resources for personal and professional growth
  • Supportive work environment fostering innovation and collaboration
Full Job Description

Job Description

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

Join us at the forefront of next-gen automotive technology. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the user experience for millions of drivers by building high-performance infotainment and digital cluster systems. You'll work across embedded RTOS and Android environments to deliver intelligent, scalable, and visually rich interfaces using C++ and modern UI frameworks.


What You’ll Do

  • Design, develop, and test embedded C++ software for automotive infotainment and digital displays (HUD, instrument clusters, center displays).

  • Lead system-level design, architecture, and integration for infotainment features across multi-display setups.

  • Develop scalable, reusable frameworks for UI rendering and system communication.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, hardware, IT, and marketing to define and implement system-level tradeoffs and innovations.

  • Debug and optimize performance (memory, CPU, log analysis) to ensure real-time responsiveness.

  • Apply Agile/Scrum practices to deliver high-quality code with continuous integration and testing.

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}.

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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
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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