Software Engineer, AV Data Collection - Early Career
General Motors1 day ago
Base Salary
$119k - $154k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded vehicle software for fleet-scale autonomous driving data collection.
- Build components that capture, filter, validate, package, monitor, and offload vehicle and sensor data.
- Improve data quality, privacy enforcement, reliability, observability, and performance across data collection workflows.
- Debug Linux- and QNX-based vehicle software, real-time recording pipelines, and backend integration points.
- Collaborate with AI, backend, embedded platform, and systems engineering teams.
- Deliver software through code reviews, automated testing, performance testing, regression prevention, rollout readiness, and operational support.
Requirements
- Recently completed or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or a related technical field; completed degrees must be within the past nine months.
- The degree must be completed before joining GM.
- Strong foundations in data structures, algorithms, operating systems, computer architecture, or distributed systems.
- Coding ability in C++, Python, or both, demonstrated through coursework, internships, research, or substantial projects.
- Experience developing in a Linux environment through projects, labs, internships, research, or personal work.
- Ability to debug complex software problems, reason about system behavior, and communicate clearly in a collaborative environment.
- Preferred qualifications include embedded Linux, QNX, automotive systems, robotics platforms, edge devices, C++ systems programming, IPC, messaging, networking, serialization, data pipelines, real-time software, logging, telemetry, observability, data quality, data recording, Bazel, CMake, GitHub Actions, SQL, cloud storage, backend services, or relevant autonomous driving, robotics, embedded, distributed systems, AI/ML infrastructure, or platform experience.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement in Sunnyvale, California, with at least three days per week at the assigned location.
- The role may be eligible for relocation benefits.
- GM provides access to Total Rewards resources and an incentive pay program based on company, job-level, and individual performance.
About General Motors
General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells cars, trucks, and electric vehicles for consumers and commercial fleets under brands including Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick. A public company on the NYSE headquartered in Detroit and founded in 1908, it operates globally and is developing EVs on its Ultium battery platform. Revenue comes from vehicle and parts sales, connected services such as OnStar, and financing through GM Financial.