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LAYIQ - Entry-Level - Compute Platforms & SoC/MCU Semiconductor Systems Researcher at General Motors

Lead semiconductor-focused research projects that influence GM’s electrical and software architecture roadmaps (central compute, zonal ECUs, domain controllers, edge nodes, infotainment, and automated driving compute platforms).
Design and implement proof-of-concept prototypes on our R&D lab benches , using evaluation platforms and representative in-vehicle architecture benches to validate concepts before transfer to product teams.
Evaluate and benchmark SoCs/MCUs and memory technologies (CPU cores, accelerators, interconnects, DDR/LPDDR, flash, NVM, cache hierarchies) for latency, throughput, power, cost, and safety/security trade-offs.
Explore and prototype new compute and communication concepts using FPGAs, evaluation boards, and custom circuitry to de-risk new architectures and features (e.g., real-time safety-critical functions, mixed‑criticality workloads).
Contribute to ECU and board-level design concepts , working with internal teams and suppliers on power, clocks, reset, high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, DDR), and bring-up strategies.
Drive low-level software concepts around boot flows, board support packages (BSPs), bare-metal or RTOS-based implementations, device drivers, and hardware abstraction needed for SDV architectures.
Collaborate closely with GM engineering, purchasing, and suppliers to align semiconductor choices with GM’s long-term architecture, safety, cybersecurity, and cost objectives.
Seek out and aggressively pursue technology insertion opportunities at GM , working with product engineering and program teams to move successful research outcomes into production programs, pilots, or platform roadmaps.
Publish and protect IP through internal reports, patents, and external publications where appropriate, and represent GM R&D at key technical conferences and workshops.
Required Qualifications: Pursuit/completion of an advanced degree (Masters or PhD) degree in one of the following areas: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Must be graduating between August 2026 - June 2027
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
Relevant research experience in semiconductors, SoC/MCU architecture, or embedded compute platforms.
Understanding of modern SoCs/MCUs, including: CPU cores (e.g., Arm, RISC‑V), memory hierarchies, interconnects, and on-chip peripherals.
High-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes, DDR/LPDDR, GDDR, NVMe). ·
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, Time Sensitive Networking Standards, CAN, LIN, PCIe-based architectures, SOME/IP) and in-vehicle networks.
Hands-on experience in the use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG for board bring-up and debug.
Experience with ECU or embedded system design and low-level software, such as: Board support packages, bootloaders, bare-metal or RTOS-based implementations, hardware drivers.
Integration of low-level software with hardware in lab or bench environments.
Strong communication skills, including: Presenting complex technical content at multiple levels of detail (lab leadership, cross-functional partners).

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