General Motors Hiring for BrightDrop – IoT Software Engineer at Palo Alto, CA Full Time

The Role

You will develop amazing connectivity software and solutions for BrightDrop’s Trace product while cross functionally working with the electrical module team, mobile app, and our cloud development teams.

We are looking for a strong understanding of embedded software development, networking (TCP, UDP), positioning technologies (GPS, BLE Beacons, UWB) and wireless connectivity technologies (Cellular, WiFi and Bluetooth). The ideal candidate will have a track record of problem-solving and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver software content at scale.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to code bases written in C++
• Work closely with a team to solve issues and create new features in the connectivity/positioning space (WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular, GPS, etc.)
• Responsible for designing and documenting component level specifications
• Help develop test procedures/tools to ensure a high-quality product

• Support system level design and documentation activities
• Support selecting/prototyping new connectivity technologies
• Keep work items up to date in project tracking software

Additional Job Description

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems or other related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of C++ embedded software development focusing on connectivity
• Experienceimplementing network-based software solutions: HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS
• Experienceimplementing Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) software solutions (both central and peripheral)

• Experience in implementing location services with GNSS, WiFi Geolocation and BLE
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with Agile software development practices
• Familiar with REST based APIs
• Experience with CAN-BUS and CANopen for module-to-module communication
• Familiar with IoT protocols like MQTT or CoAP
• Familiar with precise location detection methods (dead reckoning, UWB, 5G)

• Familiar with at least one other higher-level language for development of tools and test automation: Python, C# or JavaScript

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Compensation:

The expected base compensation for this role is: ( 90,223 – 144,123 USD Annual ). Actual base compensation within the identified range 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:

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

About GM

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

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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