Staff Software Engineer, Framework/OS Development

GM•Austin, TX

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

General Motors is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Staff Software Engineer, Framework/OS Development . As a global leader in the automotive industry, General Motors is committed to delivering high-quality vehicles that exceed customer expectations. This role focuses on system architecture, embedded platforms, Android-based systems, connectivity, middleware, and cross-layer integration for in-vehicle infotainment and intelligent embedded systems. As a senior technical leader, you will shape platform capabilities that span application frameworks, middleware, operating systems, and hardware integration. You will work closely with global, cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reusable, and high-quality software solutions that power modern automotive experiences. Specific job responsibilities include: Architect and develop embedded software platforms spanning application frameworks, middleware, operating systems, and system services for automotive and embedded products. Lead the design and implementation of Android and Linux-based embedded systems, including platform customization, system services, and performance optimization. Design and maintain reusable libraries, SDKs, and platform components that enable rapid product development across multiple vehicle programs. Drive system-level integration across UI frameworks, middleware, connectivity stacks, and underlying operating systems. Provide technical leadership in connectivity technologies including Bluetooth, networking, and inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms. Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to ensure robust hardware-software interaction and smooth platform bring-up. Define and evolve system architecture patterns that emphasize modularity, scalability, and long-term maintainability. Lead complex debugging and performance analysis across application, middleware, and system layers. Contribute to open-source initiatives and leverage open-source software to accelerate platform innovation. Mentor senior and junior engineers, setting engineering best practices and technical direction. Define Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) focused on platform quality, developer productivity, and system reliability Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 15+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on embedded systems, platform architecture, or system software. Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale, production-grade software platforms used across multiple product generations. Strong background in Android, AOSP, Java, and Kotlin, including system-level development and framework design. Experience with embedded Linux systems and familiarity with system services, IPC mechanisms, and OS-level concepts. Deep knowledge of Bluetooth and connectivity technologies, including protocol stacks and profile implementations. Experience building reusable libraries, SDKs, and developer frameworks for complex products. Strong understanding of cross-process communication, distributed systems concepts, and modular system design. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across globally distributed teams. Experience working with hardware-adjacent software and embedded devices is highly desirable. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills. 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. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
15+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on embedded systems, platform architecture, or system software.
Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale, production-grade software platforms used across multiple product generations.
Strong background in Android, AOSP, Java, and Kotlin, including system-level development and framework design.
Experience with embedded Linux systems and familiarity with system services, IPC mechanisms, and OS-level concepts.
Deep knowledge of Bluetooth and connectivity technologies, including protocol stacks and profile implementations.
Experience building reusable libraries, SDKs, and developer frameworks for complex products.
Strong understanding of cross-process communication, distributed systems concepts, and modular system design.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across globally distributed teams.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with hardware-adjacent software and embedded devices is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Architect and develop embedded software platforms spanning application frameworks, middleware, operating systems, and system services for automotive and embedded products.
Lead the design and implementation of Android and Linux-based embedded systems, including platform customization, system services, and performance optimization.
Design and maintain reusable libraries, SDKs, and platform components that enable rapid product development across multiple vehicle programs.
Drive system-level integration across UI frameworks, middleware, connectivity stacks, and underlying operating systems.
Provide technical leadership in connectivity technologies including Bluetooth, networking, and inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms.
Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to ensure robust hardware-software interaction and smooth platform bring-up.
Define and evolve system architecture patterns that emphasize modularity, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
Lead complex debugging and performance analysis across application, middleware, and system layers.
Contribute to open-source initiatives and leverage open-source software to accelerate platform innovation.
Mentor senior and junior engineers, setting engineering best practices and technical direction.
Define Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) focused on platform quality, developer productivity, and system reliability

Benefits

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.
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