Embedded Developer - Audio

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Life insurance

Defined Contribution Pension

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Infotainment Audio Software Developer to contribute to the creation, maintenance, and support of all Audio Functionality within the GM Infotainment system.

You will design, code, and deploy C++ modules for Android/QNX/Linux audio middleware, develop Android framework components, and collaborate in Scrum/Agile teams to deliver high-quality software. Some travel domestically and internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in C++ development with strong algorithm/data structure knowledge.
• Experience with Android/AOSP components and Linux middleware.
• Experience with multithreaded environments and IPC communication.
• Knowledge of embedded firmware testing and test development.
• Proficient with Linux and Android platform software development.
• Commercial software development in C++, Java, or C.
• Familiar with Android development toolkit and test frameworks.
• Experience with Scrum/Agile processes and Scrum Master role.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication; able to work in a dispersed team.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and release C++ modules for Android/QNX/Linux audio middleware with unit tests.
• Develop Android Framework components and Linux middleware for GM-specific implementations.
• Review requirements, test cases, and participate in prototyping and testing phases.
• Collaborate in Scrum/Agile teams and tailor drivers, stack, and applications as needed.
• Provide complete documentation per the software development process.
• Occasionally travel domestically and internationally.

Skills

C++

Android AOSP

Multithreading

Embedded systems

Linux

Java/C

GIT

JIRA

Jenkins

Scrum/Agile

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

GIT

JIRA

Jenkins

Job description

Vacancy Status:

Job Description

Vacancy Status:
Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)

AI Disclosure:
As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

The Role

As an Infotainment Audio Software Developer, you will be responsible for contributing to the creation, maintenance, and support of all Audio Functionality within the General Motors Infotainment system. Your contributions will enable customers to enjoy a premium audio experience.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute as a designer and developer to design, code, and release software for an Android / QNX / Linux Develop and Deploy C++ modules as part of the audio middleware Stack, developing Unit tests, with focus on Quality and performance.
• Develop Android Framework components, Linux middleware, for GM specific custom implementations. Maintain and improve existing Infotainment Software, working with large code bases, developing entirely new code and maintaining existing code
• Participate in feature requirements analysis and test-case design review
• Participate in feature prototyping, testing, and refinement
• Good hands on experience with Software product lifecycle.
• Participate in improving and tailoring existing drivers, stack and applications to our needs
• Provide clear and complete documentation based on the definition of the software development process
• Collaborate with other engineers by using Scrum/Agile development process.
• Be able to occasionally travel domestically and internationally
  

Your Skills And Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in C++. Object-oriented software development experience (C++) with a solid grasp of algorithms and data structures
• Experience working with large code bases, developing entirely new code and maintaining existing code Experience with Android/AOSP components, frameworks and architecture (such as Apps, Application Framework, Multimedia, etc.)
• Experience with Multithreaded environment, worked on IPC communication.
• Knowledge of test development and testing of embedded system firmware
• Software platform development experience, such as Linux and Android platform
• Commercial software development experience in C++, Java, C.
• Familiar with Android development toolkit, test frameworks and process
• Experience with SCM tools, GIT, JIRA, Jenkins, etc.
• Experience of Scrum/Agile software development process and being a Scrum Master
• Ability to perform complex diagnostic and investigation based on limited information
• Creative, discipline, strong sense of responsibility, delivery and schedule commitment
• Very good oral and written communication skills
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $ 115,000 to $164,600. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

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

Benefits

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.

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.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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