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Staff Software Engineer

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Job Description

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

Join us at the forefront of next-gen automotive technology. As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the user experience for millions of drivers by building high-performance infotainment and digital cluster systems. You'll work across embedded RTOS and Android environments to deliver intelligent, scalable, and visually rich interfaces using C++ and modern UI frameworks.

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, and test embedded C++ software for automotive infotainment and digital displays (HUD, instrument clusters, center displays).
Lead system-level design, architecture, and integration for infotainment features across multi-display setups.
Develop scalable, reusable frameworks for UI rendering and system communication.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, hardware, IT, and marketing to define and implement system-level tradeoffs and innovations.
Debug and optimize performance (memory, CPU, log analysis) to ensure real-time responsiveness.
Apply Agile/Scrum practices to deliver high-quality code with continuous integration and testing.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Or work related experience.
8+ years of experience delivering embedded or system-level software in production environments.
Strong background in C++ development
Experience integrating with ECUs and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
Passion for performance, UI/UX, and clean architectural design.

Preferred Qualifications:

8+ years of experience delivering embedded or system-level software in production environments.
Development in RTOS or infotainment contexts.
Experience with Unreal Engine or 3D display rendering.
Familiarity with CANoe, VehicleSpy, or other automotive debugging tools.
Experience with Android application framework or hybrid Android/RTOS integration.

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 New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

The salary range for this role is $195,000 - $298,800. 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:

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.”

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 incudes, 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.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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What You Should Know About Staff Software Engineer, General Motors (GM)

Are you ready to elevate your career as a Staff Software Engineer at General Motors in Warren, Michigan? Join our innovative team as we reshape the future of automotive technology! In this hybrid role, you'll be at the forefront of developing high-performance infotainment and digital cluster systems that enhance the driving experience for millions. Your expertise in C++ and modern UI frameworks will allow you to design, develop, and test state-of-the-art embedded software, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in automotive displays—from instrument clusters to head-up displays. Collaboration is key; you'll team up with product managers, hardware engineers, and IT specialists to engineer groundbreaking features for multi-display setups. Your contributions towards debugging and optimizing performance will ensure real-time responsiveness, while agile and scrum methodologies guide our coding practices. With over 8 years of experience in embedded systems, your skills will shine as you build scalable frameworks that define the next generation of automotive user experiences. If you're passionate about UI/UX, clean architectural design, and ready to drive a transformation in the industry, we want to hear from you!

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What are the key responsibilities of a Staff Software Engineer at General Motors?

As a Staff Software Engineer at General Motors, your key responsibilities will include designing, developing, and testing embedded C++ software for various automotive infotainment systems. You’ll lead system-level design and architecture for multi-display setups, work collaboratively across departments, and apply agile methodologies to deliver high-quality code efficiently.