Embedded Software Engineer

General Motors; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

General Motors in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Software Engineer to design, implement, and document complex high-performance C++ software on Linux for the Autonomy Interface Software team.

You will interface GM's autonomy stack with sensors and hardware, contribute to CI, testing, reviews, and mentor others. The role blends embedded Linux, robotics middleware like ROS, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience writing production-quality software.
• Bachelors Degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with C++11 or later and software best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop software in C++ to interface the GM autonomy stack with sensors and hardware.
• Improve and deliver reliable software through CI, testing, reviews, and issue tracking.
• Collaborate across teams and mentor other developers.
• Deliver complex projects through incremental development.

Skills

C++11 or later

Linux-based systems

Networking

Robotics middleware (ROS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Buildroot

Yocto

QNX

VxWorks

Job description

Job DescriptionAboutGM is developing the next generation of embedded platform software to deliver state-of-the-art ADAS features to our customers. The Autonomy Interface SW (AIS) team is responsible for building runtime software that enables robust interface contracts, system degradation transitions, and seamless sensing integration with the autonomy stack .The RoleAs a Software Engineer you’ll be responsible for designing, documenting, and implementing complex, highly scalable, low-latency software in C++ on Linux-based systems for the AIS team. Your work will be the foundational software which the rest of GM’s AV stack is built upon.If you are looking to solve one of today’s most complex engineering challenges, see the results of your work in hundreds of self-driving cars, and make a positive impact in the world, join us.What you’ll be doing ( Responsibilities )Develop software in C++ to interface the GM autonomy stack with the sensors and custom hardware on the vehicleImprove and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, continuous integration, automated testing, issue tracking, and code reviewsCollaborate with colleagues across multiple teams and mentor other developersDeliver complex projects through incremental developmentYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)2+ years of experience writing production-quality softwareBachelors Degree in relevant field or relevant work experience.Experience with C++11 or laterKnowledge of and experience applying software best practicesWhat Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)4+ years of experience writing production-quality softwareExperience developing on and for embedded Linux / POSIX systemsDemonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production softwareExperience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive)Experience with embedded build systems, such as buildroot or yocto .Experience working with Camera or other sensors like radars\lidars.Experience with networkingExperience with ROS or other robotics middleware platformsExperience with other languages: C, Python, Bash, GoExperience with QNX, VxWorks, or similar.Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or WashingtonCompensation: The expected base compensation for this role is : $123,200 - $189,100 Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays.#LI-EL1This 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}.The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.About GMOur 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 UsWe 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.Benefits OverviewFrom day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. 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