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The Role
The Compute Systems Software team is a dynamic and fast paced team that designs develops and maintains the foundational embedded software platform for SDV solutions including drivers operating system BSP and software stack. We are developing a world-class GM experience for our customers and driving real change in the most iconic automaker on the planet. Our team delivers platform solutions for high end SoCs which enables to run infotainment ADAS and other high compute application. We offer challenging positions for passionate professionals looking to advance their careers and be a part of an organization focused on innovation speed and business value.
The OS Safety and Services team is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team to work on high-compute System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in embedded systems design and development particularly with Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS or SafeRTOS and experience working on safety-critical software development under the ASIL (Automotive Safety Integrity Level) standards. Candidate will work with engineering teams across the software services and SoC vendors to build and manage a shared vehicle compute platform.
What You'll Do
- Develop software on a Real Time Operating System like FreeRTOS based SafeRTOS.
- Develop software feature on Linux to control the powering and activation of devices and processes.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle including requirements analysis design implementation testing and integration
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers and system architects to ensure seamless integration of software with hardware
- Collaborate with other engineers to optimize performance memory usage and power efficiency for high-performance embedded systems
- Contribute to the development of safety-critical software by applying best practices for embedded software development in automotive and other safety-critical domains
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- 5+ years of experience in Embedded Software Developmen
- Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) specifically FreeRTOS or SafeRTOS
- Experience in safety-critical software development with exposure to ASIL B and ASIL D standards (preferably in the automotive or industrial domain)
- Experience in Linux-based embedded operating systems
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems
- Solid understanding of embedded hardware architectures including processors memory management and peripherals
- Knowledge of communication protocols including Ethernet I2C and UART
- Solid understanding of Linux Kernel Frameworks (DMA V4L2 ALSA UART)
- Experience deploying commercial embedded systems
- Familiarity with ARM architectures
- Experience with bring-up/validation/system level testing of SoC's
Education
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering computer engineering computer science or equivalent
- Master's degree in electrical engineering computer engineering computer science or equivalent preferred
About GM
Our 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.
Why Join Us
We 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.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in Embedded Software Development
- Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) specifically FreeRTOS or SafeRTOS
- Experience in safety-critical software development under ASIL standards
- Experience in Linux-based embedded operating systems
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems
- Solid understanding of embedded hardware architectures
- Knowledge of communication protocols including Ethernet I2C and UART
- Solid understanding of Linux Kernel Frameworks
- Experience deploying commercial embedded systems
- Familiarity with ARM architectures
- Experience with bring-up/validation/system level testing of SoC's
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