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Job Description
The Role
We’re AV Frameworks within AV Platform Core at General Motors. We build the foundational frameworks that power robotics and autonomous capabilities across distributed compute — with a focus on inter-process communication (IPC), middleware, and developer experience that make complex systems reliable, observable, and fast. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design and deliver the core communication and runtime building blocks used by AV/Robotics applications on vehicles, on benches, and in simulation. You’ll work across C++ systems, Linux, and networking/IPC to achieve low-latency messaging, deterministic scheduling, and production-grade reliability at scale.
What you’ll do
- Own design and implementation of high-performance IPC and middleware primitives (publish/subscribe, shared memory, serialization, discovery, QoS).
- Drive latency, throughput, and determinism improvements through profiling, tracing, benchmarking, and targeted optimizations.
- Build developer-facing APIs, tooling, and documentation that improve ergonomics, correctness, and velocity for internal customers.
- Deliver platform-ready components with observability (metrics, logs, traces), robust fault handling, and reproducible performance characteristics.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with platform OS, drivers, safety, controls, perception, and tooling teams to integrate end-to-end solutions.
- Apply production rigor: code reviews, testing strategies (unit, integration, soak), performance and regression gates, and rollout/rollback discipline.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years building systems-level software in modern C++ (C++17/20/23) or Rust on Linux.
- Deep knowledge of concurrency, memory management, lock-free or low-contention patterns, and performance profiling.
- Hands-on experience with IPC/messaging systems and distributed systems fundamentals (serialization, backpressure, flow control, QoS).
- Strong understanding of networking (sockets, TCP/UDP, multicast, NICs, buffers, MTU, packetization) and time synchronization concepts.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Robotics/AV middleware: ROS 2, DDS, gRPC, ZeroMQ, eCAL, shared memory IPC.
- Serialization and data: Protobuf, FlatBuffers, Cap’n Proto, zero-copy techniques, record/resimulation pipelines.
- Advanced networking/IO: io_uring, RDMA/PCIe messaging, kernel/bpf-based observability, packet capture and analysis.
- Real-time Linux and systems constraints (scheduling, CPU isolation, priority inversion mitigation, bounded latency).
- Tracing and performance tooling: perf, LTTng, eBPF, flamegraphs; defining and enforcing performance SLOs.
- Safety and reliability awareness (diagnostics, failover, degraded modes, basics of ISO 26262 considerations for software components).
Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington
- Compensation: The expected base compensation for this role is : $153,200 - $234,100 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: 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.
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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}.

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).


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 believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources .
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire .
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Job Description
The Role
We’re AV Frameworks within AV Platform Core at General Motors. We build the foundational frameworks that power robotics and autonomous capabilities across distributed compute — with a focus on inter-process communication (IPC), middleware, and developer experience that make complex systems reliable, observable, and fast. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design and deliver the core communication and runtime building blocks used by AV/Robotics applications on vehicles, on benches, and in simulation. You’ll work across C++ systems, Linux, and networking/IPC to achieve low-latency messaging, deterministic scheduling, and production-grade reliability at scale.
What you’ll do
- Own design and implementation of high-performance IPC and middleware primitives (publish/subscribe, shared memory, serialization, discovery, QoS).
- Drive latency, throughput, and determinism improvements through profiling, tracing, benchmarking, and targeted optimizations.
- Build developer-facing APIs, tooling, and documentation that improve ergonomics, correctness, and velocity for internal customers.
- Deliver platform-ready components with observability (metrics, logs, traces), robust fault handling, and reproducible performance characteristics.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with platform OS, drivers, safety, controls, perception, and tooling teams to integrate end-to-end solutions.
- Apply production rigor: code reviews, testing strategies (unit, integration, soak), performance and regression gates, and rollout/rollback discipline.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years building systems-level software in modern C++ (C++17/20/23) or Rust on Linux.
- Deep knowledge of concurrency, memory management, lock-free or low-contention patterns, and performance profiling.
- Hands-on experience with IPC/messaging systems and distributed systems fundamentals (serialization, backpressure, flow control, QoS).
- Strong understanding of networking (sockets, TCP/UDP, multicast, NICs, buffers, MTU, packetization) and time synchronization concepts.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Robotics/AV middleware: ROS 2, DDS, gRPC, ZeroMQ, eCAL, shared memory IPC.
- Serialization and data: Protobuf, FlatBuffers, Cap’n Proto, zero-copy techniques, record/resimulation pipelines.
- Advanced networking/IO: io_uring, RDMA/PCIe messaging, kernel/bpf-based observability, packet capture and analysis.
- Real-time Linux and systems constraints (scheduling, CPU isolation, priority inversion mitigation, bounded latency).
- Tracing and performance tooling: perf, LTTng, eBPF, flamegraphs; defining and enforcing performance SLOs.
- Safety and reliability awareness (diagnostics, failover, degraded modes, basics of ISO 26262 considerations for software components).
Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington
- Compensation: The expected base compensation for this role is : $153,200 - $234,100 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: 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.
#LI-EL1




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}.

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).


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 believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources .
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire .
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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Who's Hiring
- DSI Tech15
- General Motors (GM)13
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in AV engineer jobs.
- CTS certification (InfoComm/AVIXA) or active enrollment toward it
- Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting AV systems
- Proficiency with control systems programming such as Crestron, AMX, or Extron
- Knowledge of signal routing, switching, and audiovisual network infrastructure
- Ability to read and interpret AV system drawings and rack elevations
- Associate or bachelor's degree in electronics, audiovisual technology, or a related field
Tips for Your AV Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to each environment
Corporate AV, house-of-worship installs, and live touring gigs each have distinct priorities. Highlight the exact environments you've worked in and the system scales you've handled, so hiring managers can immediately match your background to their context.
List certifications before degrees
CTS, CTS-D, and CTS-I credentials carry more weight for most av engineer roles than a general technology degree. Put active certifications near the top of your resume, include the credential number, and note any renewal dates to signal you stay current.
Name the specific tools and protocols you know
Vague claims like 'familiar with AV control systems' get screened out. Name the platforms, control processors, and signal routing standards you've actually programmed or commissioned so your application clears keyword filters and reads credibly to technical reviewers.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists av engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialization and apply directly to each listing without jumping between multiple sources.
Prepare a system commissioning walkthrough for interviews
Many av engineer interviews include a scenario question asking you to walk through bringing a system from installation to sign-off. Practice describing your commissioning sequence out loud, including how you document punch-list items and handle last-minute scope changes.
Negotiate scope and travel expectations upfront
AV engineer roles vary widely on-site versus field work ratios and overnight travel requirements. Before accepting an offer, ask directly what percentage of time is travel-based so you can compare total compensation and lifestyle fit across competing offers accurately.
AV Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most av engineers?
The companies hiring the most av engineers right now include DSI Tech, General Motors (GM), and Uber, with the largest share of openings in California, Virginia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in employers managing large corporate campuses, higher education facilities, or live event venues.
How many av engineer jobs are remote?
About 55% of av engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most installation and integration work. Remote arrangements are more common for roles focused on remote system monitoring, AV design and documentation, or pre-sales engineering that does not require on-site commissioning.
How do you become an av engineer?
Start by building foundational knowledge in electronics, signal flow, and audiovisual systems through a technical degree program or vocational training. Gain hands-on experience through entry-level installation roles or apprenticeships with an AV integration firm. Pursue CTS certification from AVIXA to validate your skills to employers. Progress by specializing in control systems programming or AV system design and earning advanced credentials such as CTS-D or CTS-I.
Can you get hired as an av engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level av engineer roles exist specifically for candidates building their first years of field experience. Employers hiring at this level look for a CTS or electronics background, comfort working on job sites, and willingness to work under senior engineers during commissioning. Volunteering with live event crews, houses of worship, or campus media departments builds practical skills and references that substitute for commercial project history.
What does the av engineer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen covering your technical background and familiarity with specific platforms an employer uses. A second round often includes a technical interview or scenario walkthrough where you explain how you would design, install, or troubleshoot a described system. Some employers add a practical skills assessment or ask you to review a set of AV drawings. Final interviews focus on project experience, travel availability, and how you handle on-site problem solving under deadline pressure.
Where can I find and apply to av engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to av engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. The listings cover installation, integration, design, and live production roles at every seniority level. Find roles that match your specialization and location preference, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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