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General Motors

Senior Software Engineer - uProtocol Application

Warren, MI

Description

The Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) team supports the definition, design, and development of continuously improving mobility services. SDV is a new vehicle intelligence platform that will underpin all our future innovations across a wide range of technological advancements, including EVs and expanded automated driving. This means that you can potentially put a fingerprint on the vehicles that drive down the road! Within the Software Defined Vehicle, GM is developing the next generation of embedded platform software to deliver state of the art Infotainment features on the Ultifi platform. This role requires high level of expertise and capability in software coding, development, issue resolution, debugging and analysis for root cause.

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As a Senior Software Application Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in the implementation of uProtocol for vehicles. uProtocol is an open-source standard which GM is utilizing to build the next generation electrical architecture. You will be responsible for the development, implementation, testing, integration and releasing of key in-vehicle components to be able to discover, connect, and communicate with other applications/services. These components include but are not limited to uDiscovery, uSubscription, uTwin, uStreamer, and uTransport. You can read more about uProtocol and these components in the Eclipse open-source Project https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/automotive.uprotocol .

JOB DUTIES:

• Create well-documented sample code snippets, modules, or complete applications that showcase the capabilities of uProtocol

• Develop simple, introductory applications that serve as starting points for developers new to uProtocol

• Design and implement reusable helper functions, libraries, or software components that simplify common tasks or provide additional functionality for developers using uProtocol

• Assist developers in troubleshooting issues related to the integration and use of uProtocol

• Offer solutions to help developers overcome challenges during application development

Additional Description

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related Engineering degree

• 3+ years in embedded software development

• Proficiency in C++

• 1+ years in Linux development

• Comfortable working in a fast-pace and innovative environment where problems are complex and not always well-defined

• Ability to work in a team environment where knowledge sharing, open communication, and documentation is encouraged

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across various organizations

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years in embedded software development

• Experience in automotive systems

• Proficiency in Java/Rust

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, comfortable presenting to leadership and tailoring to multiple audiences

• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and shift priorities as required to meet requirements and deadlines

• Ability to prioritize work with only limited direction from supervisor

• Willingness to learn and quickly adjust to new tools and systems

• Experience supporting an open-source project

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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202409059
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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