General Motors

Staff Software Engineer, Infotainment

General Motors • $120K — $145K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 8+ years in automotive or embedded software, focusing on system-level or platform work.
  • Strong modern C++ proficiency for embedded systems; Python experience is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with in-vehicle platforms, including hardware integration.
  • Solid understanding of vehicle integration protocols like CAN or Automotive Ethernet.
  • 2+ years leading teams as a tech lead, driving planning and delivery.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve the architecture for key system-level software and services in the infotainment stack.
  • Lead by example as a 'player-architect': shape requirements and drive high-impact designs.
  • Coordinate technical decisions and roadmaps across internal teams and suppliers.
  • Work alongside hardware teams on new compute platforms and lead resolution of complex issues.
  • Influence the organization on the effective use of AI in development and operations.
  • Use logs and metrics to drive priorities and ensure system observability.
  • Mentor engineers and act as a senior escalation point for cross-layer issues.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with in-office expectations at least 3 times a week.
  • Opportunity to influence core operating environments in a major automotive context.
  • Mentorship opportunities to guide engineers across teams and organizations.
Full Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

We design, build, and support two generations of in-vehicle infotainment and digital cockpit platforms, evolving our current production platform while creating its successor, both aligned with the latest best practices. As a Staff Software Architect, you are a senior individual contributor who sets direction for core operating-environment and system services, working closely with other platform and vehicle teams.

This is a high-scope staff-level role: you lead architecture and cross-team technical decisions, influence managers and suppliers, and dive into design reviews, hard bugs, and prototypes when needed. You are not a people manager, but you are expected to be a visible technical leader across teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own and evolve architecture for key system-level software and services in the infotainment stack, with clear interfaces and long-term platform health in mind.
  • Lead by example as a “player–architect”: shape requirements, drive designs, review code, and contribute to high-impact implementations.
  • Coordinate technical decisions and roadmaps across internal teams and suppliers; ensure designs align with safety, performance, and program goals.
  • Work with hardware and release teams on new central compute platforms and software releases; lead resolution of complex system-level issues in benches and vehicles.
  • Influence the organization through effective use of AI, agents, and agent skills in development and operations.
  • Use logs, crashes, and dashboards to drive priorities and measure improvement; ensure the system is observable in development and in fleet.
  • Mentor engineers across teams (including supplier teams) and act as a senior escalation point for issues that cross OS, services, and hardware.
  • Collaborate with mechatronics and vehicle integration teams wherever the infotainment stack touches vehicle functions (propulsion, chassis, body, thermal, etc.).

Qualifications

Minimum
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years in automotive or embedded software, with substantial system-level or platform work (infotainment/IVI, digital cockpit, OS/platform).
  • Strong modern C++ for embedded or real-time systems; Python for tooling/automation/test is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one in-vehicle platform (Android-based, Linux-based, or RTOS), including hardware and vehicle network integration.
  • Solid understanding of vehicle integration (for example, CAN or Automotive Ethernet, diagnostics, ECU interaction).
  • 2+ years leading teams as a tech lead (or equivalent): driving planning, design, and delivery through others, including suppliers.
  • Proven ability to debug and drive resolution of cross-layer issues using logs, crash data, and metrics.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to influence across teams and organizations.

Nice to Have
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field.
  • End-to-end experience on infotainment or digital cockpit programs from bring-up through launch.
  • Experience with mechatronics, ADAS/HMI interfaces, or connectivity/media stacks (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, projection).
  • Exposure to OTA, automotive cybersecurity, or broader software-defined vehicle architectures.
  • Prior impact at staff+ scope (or equivalent) across multiple teams or suppliers.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). 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}. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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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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
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