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Senior Software Engineer, Linux Kernel & Driver Development
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States of America
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles24 certified filings for “Senior Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in TX: $160k–$200k, median $175k. Most were filed at wage level IV (68%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description The Role General Motors is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Senior Software Engineer, Linux Kernel & Driver Development . As a global leader in the automotive industry, General Motors is committed to delivering high-quality vehicles that exceed customer expectations. This role will be instrumental in the bring-up of next-generation automotive computing platforms, focusing on Linux kernel development, device drivers, low-level system integration, diagnostics, and health monitoring for our in-vehicle infotainment and embedded systems. What You’ll Do · Develop and enhance Linux kernel and device drivers, including those for camera sensors, display interfaces, multimedia subsystems, and networking (WLAN, LAN, BLE, BT5.0). · Lead system bring-up activities, including bootloader configuration, camera pipeline initialization, board support package (BSP) development, and low-level debugging. · Integrate and optimize hardware components, including USB, PCIe, I2C-connected peripherals, and Ethernet interfaces to ensure seamless operation within our embedded software stack. · Develop and implement diagnostics and health monitoring solutions, ensuring system reliability, predictive maintenance, and fault detection in critical automotive systems. · Analyze and troubleshoot low-level system issues, particularly in camera interfaces (MIPI-CSI, ISP bring-up), high-speed data buses, and network connectivity. · Support manufacturing and production processes, including hardware validation, firmware flashing, and end-of-line testing to ensure smooth integration of software into production vehicles. · Work closely with hardware teams to validate and debug platform issues, ensuring optimal hardware-software interaction. · Contribute to upstream Linux kernel development and work with open-source communities where applicable. · Define Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and work towards continuously improving software stability, performance, and maintainability. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) · Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Or Work equivalent experience · 3+ years of experience in embedded Linux kernel development, device driver programming, and board bring-up. · Expertise in Linux kernel internals, including memory management, scheduling, file systems, and IPC mechanisms. · Experience in camera bring-up, including MIPI-CSI, ISP tuning, V4L2 framework, and image processing pipelines. · Strong experience with BSP development, bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), and firmware integration. · Deep knowledge of communication protocols such as USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, and MIPI-CSI. · Experience with Ethernet interfaces (WLAN, LAN) and network protocols (BLE, Bluetooth 5.0). · Proficiency in diagnostics, health monitoring, and fault detection for embedded systems. · Familiarity with manufacturing and production support, including hardware validation, firmware flashing, and end-of-line testing. · Proficiency in low-level debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, GDB, ftrace, kdump, perf). · Experience with SoC architectures and hardware interaction at the register level. · Knowledge of power management techniques, security frameworks, and real-time optimizations in Linux-based systems. · Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex system issues across software and hardware domains. · Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) · Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Advanced degree pre