AV Platform OS Staff SW Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

AV Platform OS Staff SW Engineer (Embedded C/C++): Designing and maintaining foundational embedded software platforms for software-defined vehicles and AV solutions with an accent on Linux/QNX-based OS development, BSP integration, and low-level system services. Focus on leading platform bring-up, solving complex cross-layer debugging issues, and architecting robust, production-ready compute platforms for Super Cruise programs.

Location: Hybrid (Sunnyvale, CA or Warren, MI). Must report to office at least 3 times a week.

Salary: $185,600 – $304,800

Company

hirify.global is a global automotive leader driving the transition to a world with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.

What you will do

• Lead Linux/QNX platform OS development and integration for production Super Cruise programs.
• Own BSP bring-up, integration, and debugging, including boot flow and peripheral enablement.
• Design and maintain low-level platform services, system daemons, and kernel-adjacent components.
• Define platform OS architecture, focusing on IPC mechanisms, scheduling, and system resiliency.
• Develop low-level components using Embedded C/C++ for hardware abstraction and drivers.
• Collaborate with silicon vendors and internal teams to resolve interface gaps and ensure program execution.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in embedded systems, platform OS, or BSP development.
• Proficiency in Embedded C/C++ and hands-on experience with Linux or QNX.
• Experience with board bring-up and BSP integration on ARM or x86-based SoCs.
• Expertise in debugging cross-layer issues spanning bootloaders, kernels, drivers, and applications.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build systems in large-scale environments.
• Must be based in or able to report to Sunnyvale, CA or Warren, MI at least 3 times a week.

Nice to have

• Experience in automotive, ADAS, AV, or other safety-critical systems.
• Familiarity with ROS or mixed-OS environments.
• Knowledge of secure boot, HSM integration, and OTA update flows.
• Experience with system performance tuning across CPU, memory, and I/O.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefit programs.
• Financial security through retirement savings plans and Health Savings Accounts.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sickness/accident benefits.
• Educational support through tuition assistance programs.
• Employee perks including GM vehicle discounts.