Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Display Systems
General MotorsWarren, Michigan, United States • Austin, Texas, United States
Posted April 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
General Motors’ vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and we have committed ourselves to leading the way toward this future. Today, we are in the midst of a transportation revolution, and we have the ambition, the talent and the technology to realize the safer, better and more sustainable world we want. As an open, inclusive company, we’re also creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for who they are. One team, where all ideas are considered and heard, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential, with a culture based in respect, integrity, accountability and equality. Our team brings wide-ranging perspectives and experiences to solving the complex transportation challenges of today and tomorrow. For information on the GM Privacy Statement, please visit http://www.gm.com/privacy-statement.html
Job Description
Hybrid role in the Compute Platform – Display Software team, responsible for enabling next-generation digital cockpit experiences. The team specializes in display bring-up and foundational embedded software for high-performance automotive compute platforms. The role involves leading and contributing to display interface bring-up, debugging, and validation across complex automotive systems, collaborating with hardware and software teams to deliver robust and production-grade solutions.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development
- Proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems
- Strong understanding of Linux kernel internals, especially DRM, I2C, GPIO, DMA
- Experience working with ARM-based SoCs, preferably Qualcomm Snapdragon
- Ability to debug system-level display issues using logs and hardware tools (e.g., oscilloscope, logic analyzer)
- Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
- Comfortable reading hardware schematics and interfacing with hardware teams
- Ability to document and reproduce bugs, trace root causes, and validate fixes
Benefits
- 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