Senior Software Engineer - C++ and Android at General Motors

Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Mountain View, CA, Austin, TX, or Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum.

Join us at the forefront of next-gen automotive technology. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the user experience for millions of drivers by building high-performance infotainment and digital cluster systems. You'll work across embedded RTOS and Android environments to deliver intelligent, scalable, and visually rich interfaces using C++ and modern UI frameworks.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and test embedded C++ software for automotive infotainment and digital displays (HUD, instrument clusters, center displays).

• Lead system-level design, architecture, and integration for infotainment features across multi-display setups.

• Develop scalable, reusable frameworks for UI rendering and system communication.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, hardware, IT, and marketing to define and implement system-level tradeoffs and innovations.

• Debug and optimize performance (memory, CPU, log analysis) to ensure real-time responsiveness.

• Apply Agile/Scrum practices to deliver high-quality code with continuous integration and testing.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Or work related experience.

• 5+ years of experience delivering embedded or system-level software in production environments.

• Strong background in C++ development

• Experience integrating with ECUs and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).

• Passion for performance, UI/UX, and clean architectural design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience delivering embedded or system-level software in production environments.

• Development in RTOS or infotainment contexts.

• Experience with Unreal Engine or 3D display rendering.

• Familiarity with CANoe, Vehicle Spy, or other automotive debugging tools.

• Experience with Android application framework or hybrid Android/RTOS integration.

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.

The salary range for this role is 138,000 and 175,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include 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 and more.

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}. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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