Software Engineer AV HIL Platform and Services (Early Career)

RiseMe; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vehicle discount program

Growth opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an early-career Software Engineer to join the HIL Platform and Services team in Sunnyvale, CA. You will help run, deploy, and test software on next-generation GM AV hardware and software platforms.

You will work across Embodied AI, Model Deployment, Middleware, OS, Sensor Applications, and Vehicle Integration to enable large-scale HIL validation. This is a new graduate role with mentorship from experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or has completed a degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, OS, and architecture.
• Proficient in Python and/or C++, with Linux experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop software to increase capabilities and scale of the HIL platform and services.
• Build tools for configuring, running, and debugging tests on HIL benches.
• Deliver reliable software via CI, automated tests, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional AV teams to translate needs into platform features.
• Deliver projects iteratively while maintaining quality and reliability.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

Data structures

Algorithms

OS concepts

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ROS

Bazel

CMake

Job description

Job Description

About the Team

The HIL Platform and Services team in GM’s Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Organizationis responsible fordeveloping and scaling high-fidelity, reliable Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation platforms that test AV software beforeit’sdeployed to vehicles. Our platforms ensure enterprise usability, end-user functionality, and high-quality, use-case-driven signals for AV performance validation and AV system reliability.

We build andoperatethe systems that let AV teamsvalidateperception, planning, control, and AI models against real hardware interfaces and complex scenarios, long before they reach theroad.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer on the HIL Platform and Services team, you will be at the intersection of AV software and AI models and the hardware systems that enable vehicle autonomy. You will help shape what it takes to run, deploy, and test software on the next generation of GMAVs.Youwill work closely with teams across the AVorganization– including Embodied AI, Model Deployment, Middleware, OS, Sensor Applications, and Vehicle Integration – to build the software and tooling that make large-scale HIL validation possible.

This is anearly-career/ new graduate role designed for candidateswho have recently or will be completing their degree by June 2026.You will be paired with experienced engineers to help you ramp up onAV Software, theSoftwareHILplatform andservicesconcepts,and our internalHILplatformsthemselves.

WhatYou’llBe Doing (Responsibilities)

• Develop software to increase the capabilities, fidelity, observability, and scale of our HIL platform and integration services.

• Build and extend services and tools that make it easy for AV teams to configure, run, and debug tests on HIL benches.

• Deliver reliable software through clearrequirementsgeneration, continuous integration, automated testing, issue tracking, and code reviews.

• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple AV teams to understand their validation needs and translate them into platform features.

• Deliver complex projects through incremental development, iterating quickly whilemaintainingquality and reliability.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Currently has, or isin the process of obtaininga Bachelor orMaster's degree in Computer Scienceor relevant technical field.

• Degree must be completed prior to joining GM

• Strong systems fundamentals (for example, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, or computer architecture) and solid coding abilities in Python and/or C++,demonstratedthrough coursework, internships, orsubstantialprojects.

• Understandingofhow to design high-performance software components (for example, from systems, OS, networks, or performance-sensitive projects).

• Experience developing in a Linux environment (class projects, labs, research, or internships all qualify).

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team, with clear written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experienceoptimizingor evaluating complex software systems on dedicated hardware (for example, GPUs, embedded boards, FPGAs, or custom test rigs).

• Exposure to ROSarchitectures (roboticsprojects, labs, or internships).

• Experience with low-latency or real-time systems (for example, control loops, real-time simulations, or latency-sensitive services).

• Priorexposure to the autonomous driving, robotics, or real-time simulation domains (internships, research, orsubstantialpersonal projects).

• Experience with SQL

• Familiarity with a large build system such as Bazel,CMake, or similar for multi-language, multi-target projects.

Location:

• Sunnyvale, CA

• This role is categorized ashybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week.

• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

Compensation:

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paidin accordance withapplicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positionslocatedoutsideof New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

• The salary range for this role:is$119,250 to $150,850. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

• Bonus Potential: An incentivepayprogram offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

What you’ll getfrom us(Benefits):

• Paid US GM Holidays

• GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program

• Result-based potential for growth within GM

• Variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs and more

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.

Benefits Overview

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