Senior Platform Software Engineer

General Motors

. Design, develop, and maintain foundational embedded software platforms for software-defined vehicle solutions, including drivers, operating systems, BSPs, and software stacks .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in embedded software development for automotive applications, with a strong focus on Linux-based systems, device drivers, and performance optimization. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver production-quality software in safety-critical environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded Software DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingLinux-Based Operating SystemsDisplay Software IntegrationAutomotive Software Development

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Hard Skills

Embedded Software DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingLinux-Based Operating SystemsDevice Driver DevelopmentEmbedded Hardware ArchitectureCommunication ProtocolsLinux Kernel FrameworksSystem-Level TestingPerformance OptimizationDisplay Technology

Tools & Technologies

LinuxARM ArchitecturesSoCsDisplayPortHDMIMIPI DSI

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Computer EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveSafety-Critical SoftwareEmbedded SystemsDevice DriversDisplay Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain foundational embedded software platforms for software-defined vehicle solutions, including drivers, operating systems, BSPs, and software stacks
Develop embedded software and device drivers for automotive display systems
Develop Linux software features to control display-device powering, configuration, and activation
Participate in requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and integration across the full software development lifecycle
Collaborate with hardware engineers, system architects, software services teams, and SoC vendors
Build and manage a shared vehicle compute platform
Optimize performance, memory usage, startup time, and power efficiency for high-performance embedded systems
Contribute to production-quality software using embedded software best practices in automotive and safety-critical domains

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in embedded software development
Experience with Linux-based embedded operating systems
Experience developing or integrating display software, device drivers, or display hardware
Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems
Solid understanding of embedded hardware architectures, including processors, memory management, and peripherals
Knowledge of Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART communication protocols
Solid understanding of Linux kernel frameworks, including DRM/KMS, DMA, V4L2, and device trees
Experience deploying commercial embedded systems
Familiarity with ARM architectures
Experience with bring-up, validation, and system-level testing of SoCs and display hardware
Experience with DisplayPort, HDMI, or MIPI DSI is preferred
Experience in automotive or safety-critical software development is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent
Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, or equivalent is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy
Benefits supporting employee well-being at work and at home
Reasonable accommodations for job seekers with disabilities