Staff Hardware Engineer - SoC and Memory

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a high-performing Staff Hardware Engineer interested in leading the strategic selection and development of semiconductors for use across the enterprise.  This individual will be instrumental in building strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, guiding electronics design, and ensuring optimal semiconductor selections for GM applications. This role is specifically for a staff hardware engineer with a strong focus on System on a Chip (SoC) and memory silicon. This individual will need to have strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to analyze advanced SoC’s and other complex silicon to enable ideal selections for GM applications. The selected individual will be expected to provide thought leadership, foster innovation, facilitate communication, and inspire passion.  In addition, it is expected they will exhibit strong leadership behaviors, actively champion change, demonstrate high level of intuition for business, strategically focus on addressing systemic issues, possess a high level of learning agility, ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity, tendency to expand the boundaries of innovation and not accept status quo.ResponsibilitiesDevelop written specifications for components within scope of responsibility, enabling semiconductor engineers to facilitate on-time sourcing activities in accordance with electronics development and vehicle program timing requirements.Drive semiconductor industry standardization and innovation to meet future architecture goals.Build partnerships and collaborate with electronics hardware/software engineering, purchasing, and suppliers to implement semiconductor strategic objectives.Establish use-case level domain specific expertise for semiconductors used across the enterprise along with the planned ECU portfolio pipeline.Understand market semiconductor product portfolios, supply chains, and technology roadmaps.Provide technical coaching for the semiconductor engineering teams during the design, application selection, technical reviews, and sourcing phases.Spearhead SoC & memory selection and design applications around the selected components meeting GM design needsAct as the technical owner for various GM organizations, including ECU and device teams, electrical architecture teams, and software teams.Qualifications – RequiredBS in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field10+ years of engineering experience in hardware design and developmentUnderstanding of SoC architecture, memory hierarchy, and ASIC design flowKnowledge of SoC IPs (memory, analog, processor, interconnects, etc.)Experience with SoC silicon bring-up and Tier 1 level ECU hardware engineeringExperience with different memory types (DDR, NOR, NVM, UFS, etc.)Strong comprehension of hardware design requirementsExperience with circuit/schematic design and analysis, worst case analysis calculations, DFMEA, and circuit simulationExpertise in technical evaluations of semiconductor vendors and IP, and in assessing tradeoffs to meet performance, power, and cost objectivesHands-on experience troubleshooting issues and validating hardwareProficiency with lab equipment (power supplies, high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, logic/protocol analyzers)Exceptional collaboration and teamwork skills; proven ability to work across functional and organizational boundariesDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including planning, execution, and monitoringStrong problem-solving skills and ability to learn quicklyAdditional Job DescriptionQualifications - PreferredMaster’s degree/PhD in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related fieldComprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle, particularly in embedded systems and automotive applicationsIndustry expertise in SoC application engineering through work at a semiconductor companyExperience leading ECU product development from requirement definition phase to production#LI-SW1This role is categorized as Hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report onsite three times per week at minimum.The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant in the California Bay Area which includes the following counties: Marin, Contra Costa, San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz might be paid in accordance with the California law.The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.The annual salary range for this role is $137,000 - $214,300. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this 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: 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.Diversity InformationGeneral 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. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.About GMOur 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. 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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 InformationGeneral 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.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementsGM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. 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