General Motors

Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Linux & Android

General Motors$120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 8+ years of experience in Android and embedded Linux kernel development
  • Expertise in Linux kernel internals and memory management
  • Strong background in device driver programming and BSP development
  • Deep understanding of communication protocols and network systems
  • Proficiency in diagnostics and fault detection for embedded systems
  • Excellent cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance Android & Embedded Linux kernel and device drivers
  • Lead system bring-up activities, including bootloader configuration
  • Integrate and optimize hardware components for embedded systems
  • Develop diagnostics and health monitoring solutions for automotive systems
  • Analyze and troubleshoot low-level system issues in camera and data interfaces
  • Support manufacturing processes, including hardware validation and firmware flashing
  • Work with hardware teams to debug platform issues and improve software stability

Benefits

  • Participation in a company vehicle evaluation program
  • Opportunity to drive and evaluate a General Motors vehicle
  • Professional development in a cutting-edge tech environment
Full Job Description
Job Description

Work arrangement: On-Site: This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin, TX five days per week.

The Role

General Motors is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Linux & Android Development. This role will be instrumental in the bring-up of next-generation automotive computing platforms, focusing on Android and Embedded Linux development, device drivers, low-level system integration, diagnostics, and health monitoring for our in-vehicle infotainment and embedded systems.

What You'll Do
  • Develop and enhance Android & Embedded Linux kernel and device drivers, including those for camera sensors, display interfaces, multimedia subsystems, and networking (WLAN, LAN, BLE, BT5.0).
  • Lead system bring-up activities, including bootloader configuration, camera pipeline initialization, 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 camera interfaces (MIPI-CSI, ISP bring-up), 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.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or Work equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience in Android, embedded Linux kernel development, device driver programming, and board bring-up.
  • Expertise in Linux kernel internals, including memory management, scheduling, file systems, and IPC mechanisms.
  • Experience in Android or other embedded device bring-up, such as cameras, displays, audio devices and network system.
  • Strong experience with BSP development, bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), and firmware integration.
  • Deep knowledge of communication protocols such as USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, and MIPI-CSI.
  • Experience with Ethernet interfaces (WLAN, LAN) and network protocols (BLE, Bluetooth 5.0).
  • Proficiency in diagnostics, health monitoring, and fault detection for embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing and production support, including hardware validation, firmware flashing, and end-of-line testing.
  • Proficiency in low-level debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, GDB, ftrace, kdump, perf).
  • Knowledge of power management techniques, security frameworks, and real-time optimizations in Linux-based systems.
  • 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.


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.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE

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About General Motors

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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Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

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157,000 employees
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$46.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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