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About the Role

General Motors is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Linux Kernel & Driver Development to contribute to the bring-up of next-generation automotive computing platforms. This role focuses on Linux kernel development, device drivers, low-level system integration, diagnostics, and health monitoring for in-vehicle infotainment and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance Linux kernel and device drivers 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 like USB, PCIe, I2C-connected peripherals, and Ethernet interfaces.
Develop and implement diagnostics and health monitoring solutions for system reliability, predictive maintenance, and fault detection.
Analyze and troubleshoot low-level system issues 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.
Collaborate with hardware teams to validate and debug platform issues.
Contribute to upstream Linux kernel development and engage with open-source communities.
Define Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to improve software stability, performance, and maintainability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
3+ years of experience in embedded Linux kernel development, device driver programming, and board bring-up.
Expertise in Linux kernel internals (memory management, scheduling, file systems, IPC mechanisms).
Experience in camera bring-up (MIPI-CSI, ISP tuning, V4L2 framework, image processing pipelines).
Strong experience with BSP development, bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), and firmware integration.
Deep knowledge of communication protocols (USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, 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 (hardware validation, firmware flashing, end-of-line testing).
Proficiency in low-level debugging tools (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 for complex software and hardware system issues.
Excellent communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration.

Skills

Linux kernel development
Device driver programming
Board bring-up
Embedded Linux
MIPI-CSI
ISP tuning
V4L2 framework
Image processing
BSP development
U-Boot
Firmware integration
USB
PCIe
I2C
SPI
Ethernet (WLAN, LAN)
BLE
Bluetooth 5.0
Diagnostics
Health monitoring
Fault detection
Low-level debugging
JTAG
GDB
ftrace
kdump
perf
SoC architectures
Register-level hardware interaction
Power management
Security frameworks
Real-time optimizations
Problem-solving
Communication

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

3+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Advanced degree preferred

Benefits

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

About the Company

General Motors is a global leader in the automotive industry committed to delivering high-quality vehicles.
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion.
We embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
We believe in making a choice every day to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture.
We want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Equal Opportunity

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging.
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.
General 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.