{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"63a88b5ff4d9b7109aadfbc8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/63a88b5ff4d9b7109aadfbc8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/63a88b5ff4d9b7109aadfbc8","title":"Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Linux & Android","description":"Job Description\nWork arrangement : On-Site: This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin, TX five days per week.\nThe Role\nGeneral Motors is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Linux & Android 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 Android and Embedded Linux development, device drivers, low-level system integration, diagnostics, and health monitoring for our in-vehicle infotainment and embedded systems.\nWhat You'll Do\nDevelop and enhance Android & Embedded Linux kernel and device drivers, including those for camera sensors, display interfaces, multimedia subsystems, and networking (WLAN, LAN, BLE, BT5.0).\nLead system bring-up activities, including bootloader configuration, camera pipeline initialization, board support package (BSP) development, and low-level debugging.\nIntegrate and optimize hardware components, including USB, PCIe, I2C-connected peripherals, and Ethernet interfaces to ensure seamless operation within our embedded software stack.\nDevelop and implement diagnostics and health monitoring solutions, ensuring system reliability, predictive maintenance, and fault detection in critical automotive systems.\nAnalyze and troubleshoot low-level system issues, particularly in camera interfaces (MIPI-CSI, ISP bring-up), high-speed data buses, and network connectivity.\nSupport manufacturing and production processes, including hardware validation, firmware flashing, and end-of-line testing to ensure smooth integration of software into production vehicles.\nWork closely with hardware teams to validate and debug platform issues, ensuring optimal hardware-software interaction.\nDefine Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and work towards continuously improving software stability, performance, and maintainability.\nYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)\nBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or Work equivalent experience\n8+ years of experience in Android, embedded Linux kernel development, device driver programming, and board bring-up.\nExpertise in Linux kernel internals, including memory management, scheduling, file systems, and IPC mechanisms.\nExperience in Android or other embedded device bring-up, such as cameras, displays, audio devices and network system.\nStrong experience with BSP development, bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), and firmware integration.\nDeep knowledge of communication protocols such as USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, and MIPI-CSI.\nExperience with Ethernet interfaces (WLAN, LAN) and network protocols (BLE, Bluetooth 5.0).\nProficiency in diagnostics, health monitoring, and fault detection for embedded systems.\nFamiliarity with manufacturing and production support, including hardware validation, firmware flashing, and end-of-line testing.\nProficiency in low-level debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, GDB, ftrace, kdump, perf).\nKnowledge of power management techniques, security frameworks, and real-time optimizations in Linux-based systems.\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex system issues across software and hardware domains.\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.\nCompany 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.\nThis job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.\nGM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE\n#LI-SA2\n\nAbout GM\nOur 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.\nWhy Join Us\nWe 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.\nBenefits Overview\nFrom 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 .\nNon-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)\nGeneral 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.\nAll 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.\nWe 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 .\nAccommodations\nGeneral Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. 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.","company":"General Motors","rawCompany":"general motors gm","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-27T13:40:11.210Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2141.02","title":"Automotive Engineers","slug":"automotive-engineers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336320","title":"Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"motor-vehicle-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"441110","title":"New Car Dealers","slug":"new-car-dealers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Linux & Android","description":"Job Description\nWork arrangement : On-Site: This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin, TX five days per week.\nThe Role\nGeneral Motors is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Linux & Android 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 Android and Embedded Linux development, device drivers, low-level system integration, diagnostics, and health monitoring for our in-vehicle infotainment and embedded systems.\nWhat You'll Do\nDevelop and enhance Android & Embedded Linux kernel and device drivers, including those for camera sensors, display interfaces, multimedia subsystems, and networking (WLAN, LAN, BLE, BT5.0).\nLead system bring-up activities, including bootloader configuration, camera pipeline initialization, board support package (BSP) development, and low-level debugging.\nIntegrate and optimize hardware components, including USB, PCIe, I2C-connected peripherals, and Ethernet interfaces to ensure seamless operation within our embedded software stack.\nDevelop and implement diagnostics and health monitoring solutions, ensuring system reliability, predictive maintenance, and fault detection in critical automotive systems.\nAnalyze and troubleshoot low-level system issues, particularly in camera interfaces (MIPI-CSI, ISP bring-up), high-speed data buses, and network connectivity.\nSupport manufacturing and production processes, including hardware validation, firmware flashing, and end-of-line testing to ensure smooth integration of software into production vehicles.\nWork closely with hardware teams to validate and debug platform issues, ensuring optimal hardware-software interaction.\nDefine Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and work towards continuously improving software stability, performance, and maintainability.\nYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)\nBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or Work equivalent experience\n8+ years of experience in Android, embedded Linux kernel development, device driver programming, and board bring-up.\nExpertise in Linux kernel internals, including memory management, scheduling, file systems, and IPC mechanisms.\nExperience in Android or other embedded device bring-up, such as cameras, displays, audio devices and network system.\nStrong experience with BSP development, bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), and firmware integration.\nDeep knowledge of communication protocols such as USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, and MIPI-CSI.\nExperience with Ethernet interfaces (WLAN, LAN) and network protocols (BLE, Bluetooth 5.0).\nProficiency in diagnostics, health monitoring, and fault detection for embedded systems.\nFamiliarity with manufacturing and production support, including hardware validation, firmware flashing, and end-of-line testing.\nProficiency in low-level debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, GDB, ftrace, kdump, perf).\nKnowledge of power management techniques, security frameworks, and real-time optimizations in Linux-based systems.\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex system issues across software and hardware domains.\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.\nCompany 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.\nThis job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.\nGM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE\n#LI-SA2\n\nAbout GM\nOur 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.\nWhy Join Us\nWe 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.\nBenefits Overview\nFrom 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 .\nNon-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)\nGeneral 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.\nAll 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.\nWe 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 .\nAccommodations\nGeneral Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. 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.","datePosted":"2026-07-27T13:40:11.210Z","dateModified":"2026-07-27T13:40:11.210Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"General Motors","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Austin","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"63a88b5ff4d9b7109aadfbc8"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/63a88b5ff4d9b7109aadfbc8"}}