Software Engineer – Early Career

General Motors

Early-career software engineer building GM’s autonomous-vehicle launch, configuration, and monitoring services. Developing C++ and Python systems across embedded vehicles, simulation, and cloud infrastructure.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,250 - $153,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in C++ and Python development, with a solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and operating systems. Experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and embedded systems is essential for integrating software with vehicle hardware and ensuring system reliability.

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C++ DevelopmentPython DevelopmentLinux Environment ExperienceAutonomous Vehicle KnowledgeRobotics Middleware Familiarity

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Hard Skills

C++PythonData StructuresAlgorithmsOperating SystemsConcurrencyComputer ArchitectureDebugging Complex SoftwareSystem Behavior AnalysisEmbedded Systems

Tools & Technologies

Robotics MiddlewareInter-Process CommunicationLogging

Industry Keywords

Autonomous DrivingRoboticsAI/ML InfrastructurePlatform Software

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, test, and operate services that manage autonomous driving software on GM vehicles
Build on-vehicle services to provision, launch, and monitor autonomous vehicle software
Build frameworks to configure autonomy software across hardware platforms, simulation environments, and use cases
Develop systems and frameworks to monitor vehicle status and reliability
Integrate software with vehicle hardware and validate behavior on benches and vehicles
Diagnose issues in real-world environments
Contribute across requirements definition, platform behavior, implementation, integration, and testing
Progress through increasingly complex assignments while learning from experienced engineers
Develop abstractions and design guidance for vehicle software developers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recently completed a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree in a STEM field; completed degree must be within the past 9 months
Strong C++ and Python development background demonstrated through coursework, internships, research, or substantial projects
Experience developing in a Linux environment
Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, concurrency, and computer architecture
Ability to debug complex software problems and reason about system behavior
Interest in autonomous vehicles, robotics, embedded systems, or high-performance software
Familiarity with robotics middleware platforms, inter-process communication, or logging preferred
Prior internship, research, or project experience in autonomous driving, robotics, embedded systems, AI/ML infrastructure, or platform software preferred
Graduation between December 2025 and August 2026, with availability to begin employment in 2026 preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Potential eligibility for relocation benefits
Incentive pay program based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
GM Total Rewards benefits supporting well-being at work and at home
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities