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General Motors

Staff Software Engineer- Android

General Motors, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Overview

Staff Software Engineer- Android at General Motors. You will drive the future of in-vehicle user experiences by developing high-performance Android-based infotainment and digital cluster systems. Focus on building scalable, responsive, and intuitive user interfaces on top of the Android Automotive OS and hybrid Android/RTOS environments. What You’ll Do

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. Qualifications

Required

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). Preferred

Experience delivering Android-based infotainment systems in production vehicles. 8+ years of experience in production-grade software development, with 3+ years focused on Android system or application development. Experience with Android emulator tools, ADB, and automotive debugging tools like CANoe or VehicleSpy. C++ experience. Understanding of Android Automotive OS and its integration with vehicle networks. Background in RTOS or hybrid Android/RTOS systems. Knowledge of OpenGL, Vulkan, or Unreal Engine for advanced UI rendering. Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $195,000 - $298,800. The actual base salary offered will vary based on factors relevant to the position. Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. Company Vehicle: upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you may participate in a program to drive and evaluate a GM vehicle, subject to program terms. About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. Why Join Us

We believe in driving meaningful change through our words, deeds and culture. We want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

General Motors is committed to being a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and fostering inclusion. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Applicants may be required to complete role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screenings. For accommodations, please email us or call 800-865-7580 with the job title and requisition number.

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