Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Radio Software and Connectivity

Position Overview

This is a hybrid role based in Austin, TX – the successful candidate is expected to report on-site at least three times per week. General Motors, a global leader in the automotive industry, is seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Radio Software and Connectivity. The role is 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 in-vehicle infotainment and embedded radio systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance Linux kernel and device drivers, including 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 such as USB, PCIe, I2C-connected peripherals, and Ethernet interfaces.
• Develop and implement diagnostics and health monitoring solutions to ensure system reliability, predictive maintenance, and fault detection.
• Analyze and troubleshoot low-level system issues in high-speed data buses and network connectivity.
• Support manufacturing and production processes, including hardware validation, firmware flashing, and end-of-line testing.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to validate and debug platform issues, ensuring optimal hardware-software interaction.
• Define Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to continuously improve software stability, performance, and maintainability.

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 with bringing up connected systems such as BLE and UWB.
• Strong experience with BSP development, bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), and custom boot policies with firmware integration.
• Deep knowledge of communication protocols including UART, PCIe, I2C, SPI, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Experience with Ethernet interfaces (WLAN, LAN), network protocols, and peripheral device integration (GNSS, RTC).
• Expertise in embedded RTOS internals (Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS, OSEX, etc.), including memory management, scheduling, file systems, and IPC.
• Proficiency in diagnostics, health monitoring, and fault detection for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with manufacturing support 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 ability to analyze and resolve complex system issues.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Benefits & Perks

• Health & Wellbeing: Includes medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement & Insurance: Offers retirement savings plans, sickness and accident benefits, and life insurance.
• Paid Time Off: Includes paid vacation, holidays, tuition assistance programs, and an employee assistance program.
• Additional Perks: GM vehicle discounts, eligibility for relocation benefits, and participation in a company vehicle evaluation program (subject to program requirements).