Sr. Hardware Engineer - Compute

Job Description

Role Summary

General Motors is transforming the transportation industry through advanced electrical architectures, high-performance computing, and the integration of ADAS and infotainment capabilities. GM’s Software‑Defined Vehicle 2.0 (SDV2) platform is our next‑generation centralized computing architecture. At the heart of this transformation is an in-house designed, liquid-cooled central compute unit, which is going to enable faster development cycles, more efficient software updates and seamless scalability across every GM brand. As a Senior Hardware Engineer – Central Compute, you will contribute to the design, development, and validation of next-generation high-compute ECUs that enable automated driving, vehicle intelligence, and immersive digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Hardware Architecture & Design

• Contribute to hardware architecture including power topology, high-speed interfaces, clocking, resets, and system partitioning.
• Develop and review schematics for complex mixed-signal and high-speed digital designs.
• Perform component selection with consideration for electrical performance, automotive qualification, reliability, thermal, and power constraints.
• Provide PCB layout guidance for signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, and EMI mitigation.
• Participate in design reviews and technical trade studies.

Electrical Analysis & Robustness

• Perform and review electrical analysis including:
  • WCCA (Worst Case Circuit Analysis)
  • Power distribution and sequencing validation
  • Interface margin and performance evaluation
• Contribute to DFMEA activities, addressing both design and interaction-related risks.
• Support Functional Safety (FuSA) hardware considerations as applicable.

Hardware Bring-Up & Debug

• Lead and support bench-level bring-up including power-on sequencing, clock validation, reset behavior, and interface activation.
• Debug hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol tools.
• Analyze failures and drive root cause resolution across hardware and system boundaries.
• Provide feedback to improve design robustness and integration margin.

Hardware–Software Interface & System Integration

• Develop and maintain Hardware Software Interface Specifications (HSIS).
• Collaborate with internal and external software teams during boot and low-level driver bring-up.
• Ensure hardware interfaces are clearly defined, testable, and aligned with software usage.
• Support system-level validation and readiness activities.

Verification & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Contribute to hardware verification test plans and bench validation activities.
• Work closely with systems, software, validation, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment.
• Support EV/DV/PV validation phases and issue resolution.
• Communicate technical status, risks, and mitigation plans clearly to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in automotive or high-complexity electronics development.
• Strong fundamentals in analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience with schematic development and PCB layout guidance.
• Hands-on bench debugging experience.
• Experience contributing to WCCA and DFMEA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Central Compute, ADAS, infotainment, or high-performance ECUs.
• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces (Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, SerDes).
• Familiarity with automotive standards including ISO 26262 and EMC requirements.
• Experience developing HSIS documentation.
• Experience collaborating closely with software teams on HW/SW integration.
• Experience supporting EV/DV/PV validation.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to next-generation vehicle compute platforms.
• Exposure across architecture, design, integration, and validation.
• Collaboration with senior technical leaders across hardware, systems, and software.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term technical growth.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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