Staff Designer – VehicleOS, System Utilities (Automotive)

TL;DR

Staff Designer – VehicleOS, System Utilities (Automotive): Defining core building blocks and OS-level frameworks for in-vehicle operating systems with an accent on connectivity, profiles, and system utilities. Focus on building scalable reusable interaction models and simplifying complex configuration across brands and platforms.

Location: Hybrid: Must report to GM Sunnyvale Technical Center or Warren, Sloan Technical Center three times per week

Salary: $147,100–$225,600

Company

hirify.global is a global automotive leader working towards a world with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.

What you will do

• Lead the design of system utilities and OS-level frameworks including connections, accounts, profiles, and notifications.
• Define and evolve system patterns, information architecture, and interaction models for complex tasks.
• Partner with platform engineering, security, and connectivity teams to design scalable, reusable solutions.
• Own cross-program initiatives from initial problem framing to high-fidelity specifications.
• Build and maintain design guidelines, components, and documentation for organization-wide use.
• Mentor other designers on systems thinking, pattern design, and documentation practices.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience designing digital interfaces for web, mobile, or embedded platforms.
• Significant experience with system utilities, frameworks, or core application shells.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX, interaction patterns, and visual systems.
• No immigration sponsorship provided: candidates must have permanent work authorization.

Nice to have

• Experience in automotive, OS design, connected devices, or consumer electronics.
• Hands-on experience in agile or lean environments.
• Deep understanding of accessibility and inclusive design.
• Proficiency in prototyping complex flows.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs including medical, dental, and vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Retirement savings plan, life insurance, and sickness/accident benefits.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition assistance programs.
• Exclusive GM vehicle discounts.