Software Engineer

General Motors

Software Engineer developing next-generation embedded platform software for GM's autonomy stack. Responsible for designing and implementing complex, low-latency software in C++ on Linux-based systems.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $142,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++GoLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop software in C++ to interface the Cruise autonomy stack with the sensors and custom hardware on the vehicle
Improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, continuous integration, automated testing, issue tracking, and code reviews
Collaborate with colleagues across multiple teams and mentor other developers
Deliver complex projects through incremental development

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience writing production-quality software
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field or relevant work experience
Experience with C++11 or later
Knowledge of and experience applying software best practices
5+ years of experience writing production-quality software (preferred)
Experience developing on and for embedded Linux / POSIX systems (preferred)
Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software (preferred)
Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive) (preferred)
Experience with embedded build systems, such as buildroot or yocto (preferred)
Experience working with Camera or other sensors like radars/lidars (preferred)
Experience with networking (preferred)
Experience with ROS or other robotics middleware platforms (preferred)
Experience with other languages: C, Python, Bash, Go (preferred)
Experience with QNX, VxWorks, or similar (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++C++11embedded LinuxPOSIXsoftware best practicesproduction-quality softwaresafety critical developmentembedded build systemsROSnetworking

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringincremental development