Job Description

Software Engineer

Our vehicles are more connected than ever. Our customers expect that connectivity "just works" as reliably as every other device in their life. Join us so we can make sure that the Internet in our vehicles never makes customers wait.

Our vehicle connectivity team is looking for a software engineer with experience shipping software in the network stack. You'll be part of a team that's working to ship the best and most reliable connectivity in any vehicle. Your role will focus on designing and implementing software on the Linux-based platform in our vehicle, and building the tooling we use to monitor and improve it.

We are making major changes to our networking software, and you'll be at the heart of it. You'll participate in the design process, and work closely with our application and cloud teams to ensure we're building a well-integrated system. Your software will be running on hardware that we design, so you'll work closely with hardware teams to meet the tricky power and reliability requirements of vehicles.

1. Defines and leads corporate software strategy for new technology, highly complex features, or significant enhancements for current, new, or major programs.
2. Provide technical leadership to execution teams for development and integration.
3. Leads comprehensive design analysis of design solution
4. Lead integration and verification testing of an integrated software build
5. Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products and defines GM direction.
6. Provide, communicate, and support common best practices among software community
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
8. Performs as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for one or more platform or application components.
9. Actively participates in hiring, development of technical questionnaires, resume reviews and performs interviews
10. Participates in project eligible for patent application

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or electrical engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years software development experience with system-level software
• Demonstrated C & C++ experience
• Experience with Network Stacks
• Knowledge of TCP/IP (and related networking protocols).
• Knowledge and understanding of the whole network stack works - from drivers all the way through applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of application-level protocols that are built on top of the whole network stack
• Ability to triage complicated system-wide issues in a team. Most of our code is written in C, C++, and Java, so we expect you know at least one of these languages well. Our operating systems are Linux, Android, and QNX - you should know networking operates on these platforms.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Understand physical connectivity as vehicles are effectively "data centers on wheels"
• Understand WiFi, LTE, 5G, Bluetooth and/or UWB
• Previous experience using a packet sniffer or protocal analyzer

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 the California Bay Area.

The salary range for this role is $177,000 - $271,600. 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 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, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes, the following benefits, in addition to many others: 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

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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