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General Motors Staff Software Engineer, Linux Kernel & Driver Development
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Linux Kernel & Driver Development

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degreeBachelor's (B.A.)
loacation Austin, Texas, United States of America, United States Of America
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Job Description Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to [Austin, TX] three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business if more than 3 days ].   General Motors is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Staff Software Engineer, Linux Kernel & Driver Development . As a global leader in the automotive industry, General Motors is committed to delivering high-quality vehicles that exceed customer expectations. This role will be instrumental in the bring-up of next-generation automotive computing platforms, focusing on Linux kernel development, device drivers, low-level system integration, diagnostics, and health monitoring for our in-vehicle infotainment and embedded systems.   Specific job responsibilities include:   ·          Develop and enhance Linux kernel and device drivers, including those for camera sensors, display interfaces, multimedia subsystems, and networking (WLAN, LAN, BLE, BT5.0). ·          Lead system bring-up activities, including bootloader configuration, camera pipeline initialization, board support package (BSP) development, and low-level debugging. ·          Integrate and optimize hardware components, including USB, PCIe, I2C-connected peripherals, and Ethernet interfaces to ensure seamless operation within our embedded software stack. ·          Develop and implement diagnostics and health monitoring solutions, ensuring system reliability, predictive maintenance, and fault detection in critical automotive systems. ·          Analyze and troubleshoot low-level system issues, particularly in camera interfaces (MIPI-CSI, ISP bring-up), high-speed data buses, and network connectivity. ·          Support manufacturing and production processes, including hardware validation, firmware flashing, and end-of-line testing to ensure smooth integration of software into production vehicles. ·          Work closely with hardware teams to validate and debug platform issues, ensuring optimal hardware-software interaction. ·          Contribute to upstream Linux kernel development and work with open-source communities where applicable. ·          Define Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and work towards continuously improving software stability, performance, and maintainability. 

 Additional Job Description Qualifications/Requirements   ·          Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or Work equivalent experience ·          8+ years of experience in embedded Linux kernel development, device driver programming, and board bring-up. ·          Expertise in Linux kernel internals, including memory management, scheduling, file systems, and IPC mechanisms. ·          Experience in camera bring-up, including MIPI-CSI, ISP tuning, V4L2 framework, and image processing pipelines. ·          Strong experience with BSP development, bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), and firmware integration. ·          Deep knowledge of communication protocols such as USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, and MIPI-CSI. ·          Experience with Ethernet interfaces (WLAN, LAN) and network protocols (BLE, Bluetooth 5.0). ·          Proficiency in diagnostics, health monitoring, and fault detection for embedded systems. ·          Familiarity with manufacturing and production 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 and hardware interaction at the register level. ·          Knowledge of power management techniques, security frameworks, and real-time optimizations in Linux-based systems. ·          Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex system issues across software and hardware domains. ·          Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Preferred 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. ·          Expertise in Linux kernel internals, including memory management, scheduling, file systems, and IPC mechanisms. ·          Experience in camera bring-up, including MIPI-CSI, ISP tuning, V4L2 framework, and image processing pipelines. ·          Strong experience with BSP development, bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), and firmware integration. ·          Deep knowledge of communication protocols such as USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, and MIPI-CSI. ·          Experience with Ethernet interfaces (WLAN, LAN) and network protocols (BLE, Bluetooth 5.0). ·          Proficiency in diagnostics, health monitoring, and fault detection for embedded systems. ·          Familiarity with manufacturing and production 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 and hardware interaction at the register level. ·          Knowledge of power management techniques, security frameworks, and real-time optimizations in Linux-based systems. ·          Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex system issues across software and hardware domains. ·          Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. 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 believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. 

 Benefits Overview From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards Resources . 

 Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.  We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire . 

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