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# Ethernet Systems Architect

- **Company:** General Motors
- **Location:** Warren, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Layers, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Ethernet, Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, TCP/IP, Strategies of Testing, Network Switches, Information Technology, Low Latency
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/ethernet-systems-architect-warren-mi-usa-58834466

## About the Role

from teams for hardware selection and roadmaps * Ensure seamless integration of Ethernet into overall vehicle architecture * Lead team to automate generation and release of network configuration * Stay updated on industry standards and emerging technologies * Represent GM in IEEE 802 and Open Alliance groups * Develop Ethernet system and software stack improvements for next-gen SDV architectures * Advance latency, synchronization, and cybersecurity strategies in Ethernet networks Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline * 8+ years in planning, designing, and implementing complex computer networks * Expert knowledge of networking protocols, automotive Ethernet, TCP/IP, and SOME/IP * Advanced knowledge of data-link layer internals (switches, stacks) * Experience designing TSN solutions (time synchronization, traffic prioritization) * End-to-end understanding of automotive network aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
_ (PHYs, switches, connectors, cables) * Advanced knowledge of Ethernet switch internals * Familiarity with software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and network troubleshooting Key requirements * Medical, dental, and vision * Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * Retirement savings plan * Sickness and accident benefits * Life insurance * Paid vacation and holidays

## Description

Experteer Overview Join GM as a Staff System Engineer to lead the development of the in-vehicle Ethernet backbone across vehicle platforms. You'll own end-to-end Ethernet system design, from data-link to application layer, aligning with cross-functional teams to validate performance and drive roadmaps. You will shape architecture decisions, hardware selections, and security considerations for next-generation vehicle networks. This role offers impact at scale within GM's Mechatronics Infrastructure, with exposure to industry standards and strategic partnerships. Compensation / Benefits * Champion in-vehicle Ethernet strategy and roadmap with product and core tech teams * Design and develop Ethernet systems across OSI layers and vehicle platforms * Define Ethernet system requirements, validation strategy, and triage network issues * Support testing/validation and develop network performance dashboards * Monitor network health and feed insights into strategy * Collaborate with semiconductor teams for hardware selection and roadmaps * Ensure seamless integration of Ethernet into overall vehicle architecture * Lead team to automate generation and release of network configuration * Stay updated on industry standards and emerging technologies * Represent GM in IEEE 802 and Open Alliance groups * Develop Ethernet system and software stack improvements for next-gen SDV architectures * Advance latency, synchronization, and cybersecurity strategies in Ethernet networks Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline * 8+ years in planning, designing, and implementing complex computer networks * Expert knowledge of networking protocols, automotive Ethernet, TCP/IP, and SOME/IP * Advanced knowledge of data-link layer internals (switches, stacks) * Experience designing TSN solutions (time synchronization, traffic prioritization) * End-to-end understanding of automotive network hardware/software (PHYs, switches, connectors, cables) * Advanced knowledge of Ethernet switch internals * Familiarity with software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and network troubleshooting Key requirements * Medical, dental, and vision * Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * Retirement savings plan * Sickness and accident benefits * Life insurance * Paid vacation and holidays


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