Staff Software Engineer

General Motors•Austin, TX

18d•$189,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a strong C++ Software Engineer to support development of next-generation automotive UI applications. The role involves development of high-performance, safety/regulatory-focused UI features across QNX/Linux/Android-based platforms, with emphasis on scalable UI architecture, graphics rendering, and system integration. Experience with Android UI/application development is a strong plus as the organization transitions toward Android-based UI platforms.

Requirements

Core C++ Development
Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17)
Good understanding of: Object-oriented design, Multithreading, STL, Memory management, IPC mechanisms, Performance optimization
Experience debugging complex issues using tools such as: GDB, Valgrind, Heap/Memory analyzers
UI / Graphics Development
Experience in one or more: Qt / QML, Altia, Skia, OpenGL / Vulkan, Embedded graphics/UI frameworks
Good understanding of: Rendering pipelines, Frame timing, Animation handling, Adaptive/responsive layouts, Multi-display architecture
Embedded / Automotive Platform Experience
Experience with: Git/GitHub, VS Code, CI/CD pipelines, Unit testing frameworks, Static code analysis tools (Parasoft/Coverity/SonarQube), Jira/Agile workflows

Nice To Haves

Experience with Android UI/application development is a strong plus
Experience with GoLang services
Knowledge of graphics compositors (Wayland/Weston)
Experience with Android/Linux mixed rendering architectures
Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, AI agents, log analysis tools)
Automotive Cluster/HUD experience
Experience or familiarity with Altia Studio and/or Qt Creator editor workflows
Familiarity with CAN/CAN FD vehicle networks and vehicle signal communication
Understanding of automotive communication protocols and diagnostics concepts
Exposure to SOME/IP, Ethernet-based communication, or middleware/service-oriented architectures is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain infotainment UI applications using modern C++
Work closely with System Engineering, UX, Product, and Validation teams to understand and implement requirements
Debug and root-cause issues related to rendering, startup performance, power moding, IPC communication, and graphics behavior
Integrate vehicle signals/services into UI applications
Support feature bring-up on QNX/Linux/Android platforms
Contribute to scalable and adaptive UI frameworks across multiple vehicle programs
Participate in code reviews, unit testing, static code analysis, and CI/CD workflows
Support performance optimization, memory analysis, and startup time improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams during vehicle integration and milestone deliveries