Staff Cellular Software Engineer
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Job Location:
Mountain View, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The role
We think wireless communication can be perfectly reliable no matter where our cars go.Werelooking forcellularexperts who agree.
Our vehicle communication team is hiring a software engineer to design and developcellularsoftware in our Linux-based networking system.Join us to develop the best connectivity experience found in any car.
Whatyoulldo
Requirements:
You should knowLinux/POSIX systems and system software fundamentals across thewhole stack - from drivers through applications.
Youveshipped softwareat the junction of the cellular stack and theoperating system.Youveworked with modem control interface layers such as QualcommsTelSDKor QMI orthe Android RIL.
You know how to integrate cellular data into an operating system through routing firewalls tethering VPNs and handoffs betweenWiFiand cellular.
You know how to triage and debug end-to-end issues in ateam andcan perform and analyzepacketcaptures.You enjoy debugging difficult latency and connection issues that span framework modem control radio kernel and carrier.
Most of our code is written in C C and Java so we expect youknowat least one of these languages well.
BS/MS/PhD in computer science or electrical engineering (or equivalent experience)
5 years software development experience
Most importantly you have a deep drive to make cellular work perfectly on any carrier modem and in any signal conditions.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience collaborating with radio and operating system vendors to debug issues
Experience with IMS-adjacent system integration (VoLTE/VoWiFi behaviors emergency calling flows QoS policy plumbing) focusing on OS services andreliability rather than deep protocol implementation.
Familiarity with 4G/5G device behavior from an OS perspective (network selection policies roaming behavior dual-SIM/DSDSstate management recovery strategies).
Experience witheSIM/eUICCuserland flows (activation/provisioning UX profile management secure storagelifecycleand error recovery) and carrier-driven edge cases.
Strong automation background for cellular reliability: lab harnesses simulated networks test plans aligned with certification suites and telemetry-driven regression detection.
Working knowledge of modem control-plane interfaces end-to-end: high-level vendor control APIs/SDK patterns and their underlying transports (e.g. QMI/MBIM/AT-style concepts) plus coordination with power/thermal and connectivity policy.
The ability to collaborate with hardware engineers to debug antennapowerand operating system issues
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 190000 and 290000. 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.
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