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Senior Software Engineer, AV MCU Platform

generalmotors
lead, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
Job Description The Role Come build the future of self-driving at GM. The Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Microcontrollers (MCUs) team is responsible for developing the embedded platform software that provides the foundation of our AVs. Our software communicates with sensors, provides observability, enables vehicle operation, manages system health, and more. As a Senior Software Engineer on the AV MCU Platform team, you will play a vital role in the design, development, and deployment of embedded software for the AV. You will leverage your experience with complex embedded systems to deliver highly impactful software, the foundation of world-class AV features and experiences. You will work cross functionally to extract and deliver on the needs of your stakeholders. What You’ll Do Design, Develop, and Test Embedded C software for Multi-Core Microcontrollers Develop within an automotive embedded software stack (BSP, BSW, Application) Create pipelines, tooling, and delivery methods to ensure high-quality and efficient deployment cycles Work cross functionally to extract design requirements and stakeholder needs Work with the hardware team to review HW designs Work with the systems team to ensure delivery of systems, safety, and security requirements Mentor team members and facilitate cross-team collaboration to ensure overall team success Your Skills & Abilities Bachelor Degree in STEM field or relevant work experience 5 years of experience building and shipping production quality embedded software Strong background in C Embedded Software development Experience working with RTOS (such as QNX, FreeRTOS, OSEK, etc) Ability to adapt and operate under ambiguity, going from quick code prototypes to long-term plans on brief time horizons Excellent communication skills, capable of switching between high-level and detailed discussions Preferred Experience with robotics, autonomous vehicles, automotive embedded systems, or ADAS development Experience working with AUTOSAR Experience working in a Safety Critical Embedded Software Environment (ISO 26262, DO-178C, MIL-STD-882E) Experience developing software that scales to millions of instances and managing it Bachelor Degree in STEM field or relevant work experience 5 years of experience building and shipping production quality embedded software Strong background in C Embedded Software development Experience working with RTOS (such as QNX, FreeRTOS, OSEK, etc) Ability to adapt and operate under ambiguity, going from quick code prototypes to long-term plans on brief time horizons Excellent communication skills, capable of switching between high-level and detailed discussions 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 New York, Colorado, California, or Washington. The salary range for this role is $154,420 to $235,900. 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. Relocation: This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Technical Center in Warren, MI or Mountain View three times per week, at minimum. #GM-AV-1 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. Benefits Overview From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. 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. To learn more, visit How we Hire. Accommodations 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. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about: Our Company Our Culture How we hire Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility. Explore our global locations We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team. Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM’s Talent Community (beamery.com). As a part of our Talent Community, you will receive updates about GM, open roles, career insights and more. Please note that filling out the form below will not add you to our Talent Community automatically; you will need to use the link above. 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