AV Platform OS Staff SW Engineer

Job Summary

The AV Platform team designs develops andmaintainsthe foundational embedded software platform for GMs software-defined vehicle (SDV) and AV solutions including operating systems board support packages (BSP) drivers and the core software stack for high-compute SoCs.

TheStaff Software Engineer Platform OSwill provide technical leadership forLinux/QNX-based platform OS development on current production Super Cruise programs with primary focus onplatform OS debugging BSP integration low-level system services kernel and user-space interfaces and robust embedded system architecture. This role will leadlow-level platform bring-up cross-layer debugging and integration of core OS servicesto deliver a robust secure and production-ready compute platform for vehicle programs.

WhatYoullDo

• LeadLinux/QNX platform OS development and integrationforcurrent production Super Cruise programs ensuring BSP drivers platform services middleware and core OS componentsoperateas a cohesive production-ready system.

• Ownplatform BSP bring-up integration and debuggingacross Linux- and QNX-based environments including boot flow startup board configuration peripheral enablement and low-level system initialization.

• Design implement andmaintainlow-level platform services system daemons kernel-adjacent components and resource-managed interfacesfor custom hardware and core platform functionality.

• Define andmaintainkey aspects ofplatform OS architecture including process and service partitioning IPC mechanisms scheduling behavior interrupt handling and system resiliency.

• Develop software inEmbedded C/Cfor low-level operating system components board support package layers hardware abstraction drivers and system libraries.

• Driveboard and platform bring-upfor currentproduction ofSuper Cruise hardware including clocks memory storage networking PCIe UART SPI I2C and other platform peripherals.

• Debug complex cross-layer issues spanningbootloaders kernels OS services drivers middleware and applicationsusing logs traces dumps and lab tools.

• Use platform debugging and performance tools such asgdb core dumps JTAG serial consoles tracing logging and bench instrumentationto isolate and resolve system issues across Linux and QNX environments.

• Define andmaintainclean interfaces betweenOS/BSP platformmiddleware vehiclesoftware layers and application teams.

• Support and improve platform reliability throughrequirements generation automated testing CI/CD integration issue tracking code reviews and regression validation.

• Partner closely with silicon vendors suppliers security teams validation teams and release teams to review designs close interface gaps and ensure program execution.

• Drive technical direction forplatform OS architecture including scalability performance fault isolation maintainability and debug-ability.

• Mentor engineers onplatform OS internals BSP architecture bring-up strategy debugging techniques and integration best practices.

• Provide regular technical status risks and mitigation plans to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• 12 yearsof experience in embedded systems platform OS BSP or low-level systems software development.

• Strong hands-on experience withLinux QNX or other embedded/POSIX operating systemsin production or advanced embedded development environments.

• StrongproficiencyinEmbedded C/Cdevelopment for low-level system software.

• Experience withplatform OS debugging including analysis of boot issues process or service failures IPC or synchronization issues memory or timing issues and device bring-up problems.

• Experience designing and implementinglow-level platform services system daemons or resource-managed interfaces.

• Solid understanding ofembedded OS architecture including process isolation scheduling interrupts IPC services and system startup flows.

• Experience withboard bring-upand BSP integration on ARM or x86-based SoCs.

• Experience with bootloaders startup flows hardware initialization and board configuration for embedded platforms.

• Demonstrated experience debugging issues across multiple layers of the stack including bootloaders kernels OS services drivers middleware and applications.

• Experience building testing and shippingproduction-quality embedded/POSIX systems.

• Experience withCI/CD pipelines build systems andintegration ofworkflows in large multi-team environments.

• Familiarity with common hardware interfaces and protocols such asPCIe Ethernet CAN SPI I2C UART USB and storage subsystems.

• Strong collaboration communication and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withcurrent production Super Cruise programsor similar high-compute automotive SoC platforms.

• Experience integratingLinux and/or QNX BSPs platform software drops supplier deliverables and internal baselines.

• Experience inautomotive ADAS AV robotics or other safety-critical systems.

• FamiliaritywithROSor mixed-OS environmentsinvolving Linux QNX or RTOS systems.

• Experience withsecure boot signed images system hardening HSM integration and OTA/software update flows.

• Experience with system performance tuning acrossCPU memory latency throughput and I/O.

• Experience withmulti-core SMP or AMPembedded system configurations.

• Experience supporting validation onbenches HIL rigs and target ECUs.

• Experience influencing supplier technical direction and reviewing low-level architecture and implementation quality.

• Experience mentoring senior and mid-level engineers in platform OS and debugging disciplines.

Success Profile

A successful candidate for this role is astronglow-level systems engineer who can move effectively betweenarchitecture implementation debugging integration and technical leadership. They bring deepexpertiseinLinux and/or QNX platform software are comfortable owning difficult platform issues oncurrent production Super Cruiseprograms andcan guide teams through the complexity of building reliable secure high-performance vehicle compute software.

Compensation:The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paidin accordance withapplicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positionslocatedoutside of New York Colorado California or Washington.

• The salary range for this role is $185600 to $304800. 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.

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.