General Motors · 6 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer, Framework/OS Development
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
15+ years expGeneral Motors is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Staff Software Engineer, Framework/OS Development. This role focuses on system architecture, embedded platforms, Android-based systems, connectivity, middleware, and cross-layer integration for in-vehicle infotainment and intelligent embedded systems.
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Responsibilities
Architect and develop embedded software platforms spanning application frameworks, middleware, operating systems, and system services for automotive and embedded products
Lead the design and implementation of Android and Linux-based embedded systems, including platform customization, system services, and performance optimization
Design and maintain reusable libraries, SDKs, and platform components that enable rapid product development across multiple vehicle programs
Drive system-level integration across UI frameworks, middleware, connectivity stacks, and underlying operating systems
Provide technical leadership in connectivity technologies including Bluetooth, networking, and inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms
Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to ensure robust hardware-software interaction and smooth platform bring-up
Define and evolve system architecture patterns that emphasize modularity, scalability, and long-term maintainability
Lead complex debugging and performance analysis across application, middleware, and system layers
Contribute to open-source initiatives and leverage open-source software to accelerate platform innovation
Mentor senior and junior engineers, setting engineering best practices and technical direction
Define Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) focused on platform quality, developer productivity, and system reliability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
15+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on embedded systems, platform architecture, or system software
Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale, production-grade software platforms used across multiple product generations
Strong background in Android, AOSP, Java, and Kotlin, including system-level development and framework design
Experience with embedded Linux systems and familiarity with system services, IPC mechanisms, and OS-level concepts
Deep knowledge of Bluetooth and connectivity technologies, including protocol stacks and profile implementations
Experience building reusable libraries, SDKs, and developer frameworks for complex products
Strong understanding of cross-process communication, distributed systems concepts, and modular system design
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across globally distributed teams
Experience working with hardware-adjacent software and embedded devices is highly desirable
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills
Benefits
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.
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
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Funding
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$8.51BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
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Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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