Staff Software Engineer – Android

General Motors

. Design, develop, and test Android system and application-level software for infotainment and digital displays (instrument clusters, center stack, HUD).

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeMountain View • California, Missouri, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $195,000 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidJavaKotlinRTOSUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and test Android system and application-level software for infotainment and digital displays (instrument clusters, center stack, HUD).
Lead the integration of Android applications within Android Automotive OS with embedded platforms and multi-display vehicle architectures.
Build reusable frameworks and services within Android, leveraging AOSP, Jetpack, and HIDL/AIDL interfaces.
Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, product, and design teams to deliver responsive, beautiful, and consistent in-vehicle experiences.
Optimize Android system performance, startup time, and resource usage to meet automotive-grade reliability and latency requirements.
Drive Android-RTOS coexistence strategies, enabling seamless handoff and communication between systems.
Apply Agile/Scrum practices with CI/CD pipelines to ensure robust, testable code and frequent feature delivery.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field—or equivalent work experience.
8+ years of experience in production-grade software development, with 3+ years focused on Android system or application development.
Deep proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin.
Familiarity with Android System Apps, AOSP, Android HALs, and system services.
Experience integrating Android with embedded ECUs and automotive protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
Experience delivering Android-based infotainment systems in production vehicles (preferred).
Experience with Android emulator tools, ADB, and automotive debugging tools like CANoe or VehicleSpy (preferred).
Understanding of Android Automotive OS and its integration with vehicle networks (preferred).
Background in RTOS or hybrid Android/RTOS systems (preferred).
Knowledge of OpenGL, Vulkan, or Unreal Engine for advanced UI rendering (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaKotlinAndroid system developmentAOSPHIDLAIDLAndroid Automotive OSOpenGLVulkanUnreal Engine

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingagile practices

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering