Software Engineer, Linux Kernel & Driver Development

General Motors; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is looking for a Software Engineer specialized in Linux Kernel and Driver Development to advance next-generation automotive computing platforms. The position involves designing and optimizing software for in-vehicle infotainment systems, focusing on development and diagnostics of embedded systems. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in low-level systems and a passion for automotive technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in Linux kernel and driver development.
• Familiarity with hardware components such as USB, PCIe, and Ethernet.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in low-level system issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance Linux kernel and device drivers.
• Lead system bring-up activities and low-level debugging.
• Integrate hardware components for embedded systems.

Skills

Linux kernel development

Device drivers

Low-level system integration

Diagnostics and health monitoring

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin, Texas three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

General Motors is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Software Engineer, Linux Kernel & Driver Development . As a global leader in the automotive industry, General Motors is committed to delivering high-quality vehicles that exceed customer expectations. This role will be instrumental in the bring-up of next-generation automotive computing platforms, focusing on Linux kernel development, device drivers, low-level system integration, diagnostics, and health monitoring for our in-vehicle infotainment and embedded systems.

What You’ll Do

·Develop and enhance Linux kernel and device drivers, including those for camera sensors, display interfaces, multimedia subsystems, and networking (WLAN, LAN, BLE, BT5.0).

·Lead system bring-up activities, including bootloader configuration, camera pipeline initialization, board support package (BSP) development, and low-level debugging.

·Integrate and optimize hardware components, including USB, PCIe, I2C-connected peripherals, and Ethernet interfaces to ensure seamless operation within our embedded software stack.

·Develop and implement diagnostics and health monitoring solutions, ensuring system reliability, predictive maintenance, and fault detection in critical automotive systems.

·Analyze and troubleshoot low-level system issues, particularly in camera interfaces (MIPI-CSI, ISP bring-up), high-speed data buses, and network connectivity.

· Support manufacturing and production processes, including hardware validation, firmware flashing, and end-of-line testing to ensure smooth integration of software into production vehicles.

·Work closely with hardware teams to validate and debug platform issues, ensuring optimal hardware-software interaction.

·Contribute to upstream Linux kernel development and work with open-source communities where applicable.

· Define Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and work towards continuously improving software stability, performance, and maintainability.