Entry-Level Compute Platforms & SoC/MCU Semiconductor Systems Researcher

General Motors

. Lead semiconductor-focused research projects influencing GM’s electrical and software architecture roadmaps .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in semiconductor research, SoC/MCU architecture, and embedded systems design, with a strong focus on low-level software integration and automotive communication protocols. Capable of leading projects that influence electrical and software architecture while ensuring safety and cybersecurity objectives are met.

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Semiconductor ResearchSoC/MCU ArchitectureEmbedded System DesignLow-Level Software IntegrationAutomotive Communication Protocols

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Hard Skills

SoC EvaluationMCU ArchitectureEmbedded Compute PlatformsHigh-Speed InterfacesBoard Support PackagesBootloadersRTOS ImplementationsDevice DriversCustom Circuitry DesignFPGA Prototyping

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

OscilloscopesLogic AnalyzersJTAGEvaluation Boards

Industry Keywords

Automotive Communication ProtocolsIn-Vehicle NetworksTime Sensitive Networking StandardsPCIeCANLINSOME/IP

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead semiconductor-focused research projects influencing GM’s electrical and software architecture roadmaps
Design and implement proof-of-concept prototypes on R&D lab benches and representative in-vehicle architecture benches
Evaluate and benchmark SoCs/MCUs and memory technologies for latency, throughput, power, cost, and safety/security trade-offs
Explore and prototype compute and communication concepts using FPGAs, evaluation boards, and custom circuitry
Contribute to ECU and board-level design concepts, including power, clocks, reset, high-speed interfaces, and bring-up strategies
Drive low-level software concepts around boot flows, BSPs, bare-metal or RTOS implementations, device drivers, and hardware abstraction
Collaborate with GM engineering, purchasing, and suppliers on semiconductor choices and architecture, safety, cybersecurity, and cost objectives
Pursue technology insertion opportunities and move successful research outcomes into production programs, pilots, or platform roadmaps
Publish and protect intellectual property through internal reports, patents, and external publications
Represent GM R&D at technical conferences and workshops

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pursuit or completion of a master’s or PhD degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Must be graduating between August 2026 and June 2027
Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week
Relevant research experience in semiconductors, SoC/MCU architecture, or embedded compute platforms
Understanding of modern SoCs/MCUs, including CPU cores, memory hierarchies, interconnects, and on-chip peripherals
Knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes, DDR/LPDDR, GDDR, and NVMe
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols and in-vehicle networks, including Ethernet, Time Sensitive Networking Standards, CAN, LIN, PCIe-based architectures, and SOME/IP
Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG for board bring-up and debug
Experience with ECU or embedded system design and low-level software, including board support packages, bootloaders, bare-metal or RTOS-based implementations, and hardware drivers
Experience integrating low-level software with hardware in lab or bench environments
Strong communication skills, including presenting complex technical content at multiple levels of detail
Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Subject to export control restrictions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation benefits administration support if selected
Employee well-being and Total Rewards resources
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities