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Staff Software Engineer
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 3 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- 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 roles171 certified filings for “Senior Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in MI: $140k–$163k, median $150k. Most were filed at wage level IV (74%) — 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.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — General Motors Company
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 We are looking for a strong C++ Software Engineer to support development of next-generation automotive UI applications. The role involves development of high-performance, safety/regulatory-focused UI features across QNX/Linux/Android-based platforms, with emphasis on scalable UI architecture, graphics rendering, and system integration. Experience with Android UI/application development is a strong plus as the organization transitions toward Android-based UI platforms. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain infotainment UI applications using modern C++ • Work closely with System Engineering, UX, Product, and Validation teams to understand and implement requirements • Debug and root-cause issues related to rendering, startup performance, power moding, IPC communication, and graphics behavior • Integrate vehicle signals/services into UI applications • Support feature bring-up on QNX/Linux/Android platforms • Contribute to scalable and adaptive UI frameworks across multiple vehicle programs • Participate in code reviews, unit testing, static code analysis, and CI/CD workflows • Support performance optimization, memory analysis, and startup time improvements • Collaborate with cross-functional teams during vehicle integration and milestone deliveries Required Skills Core C++ Development • Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17)• • Good understanding of: • Object-oriented design • Multithreading • STL • Memory management • IPC mechanisms • Performance optimization • Experience debugging complex issues using tools such as: • GDB • Valgrind • Heap/Memory analyzers UI / Graphics Development Experience in one or more: • Qt / QML • Altia • Skia • OpenGL / Vulkan • Embedded graphics/UI frameworks Good understanding of: • Rendering pipelines • Frame timing • Animation handling • Adaptive/responsive layouts • Multi-display architecture Embedded / Automotive Platform Experience Preferred experience with: • QNX • Embedded Linux • Vehicle signal integration • Middleware/service-based architectures Understanding of: • Power moding • Startup sequencing • Safety/regulatory UI requirements • Automotive development lifecycle Tools & Development Workflow Experience with: • Git/GitHub • VS Code • CI/CD pipelines • Unit testing frameworks • Static code analysis tools (Parasoft/Coverity/SonarQube) • Jira/Agile workflows Android UI Development (Preferred / Plus) Experience in any of the following is a strong plus: • Android application/UI development • Android Automotive OS (AAOS) • Kotlin/Java • Jetpack Compose • Android rendering/performance debugging • Android services and IPC • Display Manager / Surface handling Preferred Qualities • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills • Ability to work in fast-paced milestone-driven environment • Good communication and cross-functional collaboration • Ability to understand complex system requirements and convert them into scalable implementations • Self-driven with ownership mindset • Interest in AI-assisted development workflows and modern developer productivity tools Nice to Have • Experience with GoLang services • Knowledge of graphics compositors (Wayland/Weston) • Experience with Android/Linux mixed rendering architectures • Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, AI agents, log analysis tools) • Automotive Cluster/HUD experience • Experience or familiarity with Altia Studio and/or Qt Creator editor workflows • Familiarity with CAN/CAN FD vehicle networks and vehicle signal communication • Understanding of automotive communication protocols and diagnostics concepts • Exposure to SOME/IP, Ethernet-based communication, or middleware/service-oriented architectures is a plus Example Techno