Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Radio Software and Connectivity

generalmotors; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GM vehicle discounts

Relocation assistance

Company vehicle program

Job summary

General Motors is hiring a Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Radio Software and Connectivity in Austin, TX for a hybrid role. The candidate will develop Linux kernel drivers, lead system bring-up, and optimize hardware-software integration for automotive infotainment and embedded radio systems.

The role requires 8+ years in embedded Linux, BSP experience, and strong low-level debugging skills. Collaboration with hardware teams and support for manufacturing are key components of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of embedded Linux kernel development, device driver programming, and board bring-up.
• Experience with BLE, UWB and connected system bring-up.
• Deep knowledge of BSP development, bootloaders and firmware integration.
• Knowledge of UART, PCIe, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet protocols.
• Experience with Ethernet (WLAN, LAN) and GNSS/RTC peripherals.
• Expertise in embedded RTOS kernel internals (Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS, etc.).
• Proficiency in diagnostics, health monitoring, and fault detection for embedded systems.
• Manufacturing and production support, hardware validation, firmware flashing, end-of-line testing.
• Proficiency with low-level debugging tools (JTAG, GDB, ftrace, kdump, perf).
• Experience with SoC architectures (NXP, Qualcomm) and register-level hardware interaction.
• Strong problem-solving skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication for cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance Linux kernel and device drivers for multimedia subsystems and networking (WLAN, LAN, BLE, BT5.0).
• Lead system bring-up, BSP development, and low-level debugging.
• Integrate USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet peripherals into the embedded stack.
• Develop diagnostics and health monitoring for automotive systems.
• Analyze and troubleshoot low-level system issues across software and hardware.
• Support manufacturing with hardware validation, firmware flashing, and end-of-line testing.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to validate platform issues.
• Define OKRs and drive software stability and performance improvements.

Skills

Embedded Linux kernel development

Device driver programming

Board bring-up

BSP development

U-Boot bootloaders

Low-level debugging

JTAG

GDB

ftrace

kdump

perf

UART

PCIe

I2C

SPI

CAN

Ethernet

RTOS (Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

U-Boot

GDB

JTAG

ftrace

kdump

perf

Job description

Job Description

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

The Role

General Motors is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Radio Software and Connectivity. 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, radio and connectivity protocols, low-level system integration, diagnostics, and health monitoring for our in-vehicle infotainment and embedded radio systems.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and enhance Linux kernel and device drivers, including those for multimedia subsystems and networking (WLAN, LAN, BLE, BT5.0).
• Lead system bring-up activities, including bootloader configuration, 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 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.
• Define Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and work towards continuously improving software stability, performance, and maintainability.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in embedded Linux kernel development, device driver programming, and board bring-up.
• Experience in working with different connected system bring-up like BLE, UWB.
• Strong experience with BSP development, bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), custom boot policies and firmware integration.
• Deep knowledge of communication protocols such as UART, PCIe, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet.
• Experience with Ethernet interfaces (WLAN, LAN), network protocols, and peripheral devices (GNSS, RTC).
• Expertise in embedded RTOS (Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS, OSEX, etc.) kernel internals, including memory management, scheduling, file systems, and IPC mechanisms.
• Proficiency in diagnostics, health monitoring, and fault detection for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and production support and diagnostics, including hardware validation, firmware flashing, and end-of-line testing.
• Proficiency in low-level debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, GDB, ftrace, kdump, perf).
• Experience with SoC architectures (NXP, Qualcomm) and hardware interaction at the register level.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex system issues across software and hardware domains.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

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, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

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Benefits Overview

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

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