Embedded Platform OS & Driver Engineering Manager

General Motors

Sunnyvale (CA)

Hybrid

USD 160,000 - 246,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

General Motors seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead Platform OS and driver software, building foundational systems for next-generation vehicle compute platforms. You will manage a team spanning OS, BSP, HALs, and drivers to deliver robust platform capabilities for downstream product teams.

The role requires strong systems thinking, a background in embedded/low-level software, and proven people leadership.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or work-equivalent in Computer Engineering, CS, EE.
  • 8+ years in embedded software, systems software, platform software, or low-level Linux development.
  • 2+ years in engineering management or technical team leadership.
  • Strong experience with embedded C and C++ and OS concepts.
  • Experience with Linux/embedded Linux, RTOS, or similar environments.
  • Experience with hardware bring-up, BSP, driver integration, and system-level debugging.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow a team across Platform OS, BSP, kernel-level software, HALs, and drivers.
  • Set technical direction and execution priorities for low-level platform software.
  • Drive platform bring-up for new hardware and software releases.
  • Oversee development, integration, and maintenance of drivers for compute, storage, networking, sensors, and peripherals.
  • Collaborate with hardware, silicon, systems, validation, and program teams to deliver stable platform capabilities on schedule.

Skills

Embedded C/C++
OS/kernel concepts
Team leadership
Platform software
Driver development
Cross-functional collaboration
System architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Linux/Embedded Linux
BSP development

Job description

General Motors seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead Platform OS and driver software, building foundational systems for next-generation vehicle compute platforms. You will manage a team spanning OS, BSP, HALs, and drivers to deliver robust platform capabilities for downstream product teams.

The role requires strong systems thinking, a background in embedded/low-level software, and proven people leadership.

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