General Motors

Mechatronic Infrastructure Senior Software Architect

General Motors • $110K — $140K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant software experience, including test automation for embedded or distributed systems.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ for test automation or tooling.
  • Working knowledge of AUTOSAR Classic concepts and configuration, or equivalent embedded platform experience.
  • Practical experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet, and familiarity with diagnostic protocols like UDS and DoIP.
  • Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and CI/CD practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and communicate effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Own technical direction for infrastructure Solutions from concept to deployment.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to gather, document, and negotiate clear requirements.
  • Write high-quality test scenarios using Gherkin format to capture expected behaviors.
  • Implement and maintain automation code linking Gherkin scenarios to C++ definitions.
  • Triage and address issues discovered by automated tests, feeding insights back into processes.
  • Manage and refine the team backlog for requirements and test automation tasks.
  • Coach and mentor engineers in requirements authoring and testing best practices.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility in location requirements.
  • Opportunity for continuous skill development and mentoring.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge automotive technologies and standards.
  • Collaborative work environment across diverse engineering disciplines.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role:

We are seeking a Senior Software Architect to both define infrastructure software requirements and develop the automated tests that prove those requirements. In this role you will translate ECU-level requirements into smaller, deployable chunks (Solutions and POD-level requirements), and ensure each of those pieces can be independently implemented, integrated, and verified.

You will act as a technical lead and subject-matter expert across this flow - working with ECU-level requirements owners, Mechatronics Infrastructure system engineers, and software implementers who write code within the POD construct - so that requirements are clear, testable, and backed by robust automation. You will coach other engineers, shape test and requirements architecture, and ensure our infrastructure solutions meet safety, quality, and performance expectations for GM's global vehicle portfolio.

What You'll do:

Technical Leadership & Requirements Authoring
  • Own the technical direction and serve as the primary technical contact in one or more infrastructure Solutions (e.g., Communications, Controller Safety, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Diagnostics, Programming, Moding) from concept through deployment and sustainment, providing guidance on requirement scope, breakdown, and prioritization to peers and leadership.
  • Lead cross-functional workgroups (ECU-level requirements owners, Mechatronics Infrastructure system engineers, SW implementation teams, bench/HIL and vehicle test) to gather, rationalize, and negotiate requirements into clear, testable infrastructure requirements that define interfaces involving PODs, Solutions, application, middleware, software generation tooling, and the BSW in general.


Test Automation Design & Implementation
  • Write high-quality test scenarios in Gherkin format (Given/When/Then) that capture expected behavior, negative paths, and non-functional requirements for Solutions and PODs.
  • Implement and maintain automation code that binds Gherkin scenarios to reusable C++ step definitions and analyze results to identify defects, performance issues, and systemic gaps in requirements or implementation to ensure fast, reliable feedback for infrastructure software changes.
  • Work with system and software engineers to triage, root-cause, and close issues discovered by automated tests; feed learnings back into requirements, test cases, and coding guidelines, and drive improvements in built-in quality by influencing design for testability and edge-case coverage.


Collaboration, Standards & Continuous Improvement
  • Manage and refine the team backlog for requirements and test automation work within your area, working closely with other team members to balance feature, enabler, and quality items.
  • Coach and mentor other engineers in requirements authoring, Python test development, infrastructure concepts (AUTOSAR, SOME/IP, Ethernet, diagnostics), and good testing practices; help onboard new team members and rotations.
  • Maintain and grow deep knowledge of relevant standards and technologies, including AUTOSAR, UDS, J1979, J1979-2, J1979-3, DoIP, and service-oriented communication (e.g., SOME/IP, DDS, REST).
  • Help define and refine guidelines for infrastructure requirements, Gherkin scenarios, test case authoring, and traceability from ECU-level requirements to Solution/POD requirements and automated tests/results.
  • Evaluate new tools, frameworks, and methods in requirements management, test automation, and data analysis; pilot promising approaches and scale those that demonstrably improve coverage, stability, or developer productivity.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant software experience, including test automation for embedded or distributed systems.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ for test automation or tooling (frameworks, fixtures, data parsing, reporting).
  • Working knowledge of AUTOSAR Classic concepts and configuration, or equivalent embedded platform experience.
  • Practical experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet, and familiarity with diagnostic protocols like UDS and DoIP.
  • Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and CI/CD practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, decompose them into testable scenarios, and drive issues to closure across a multi-stakeholder environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain infrastructure behavior, constraints, and test results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Comfortable working independently with a high degree of initiative, while also collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.


What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)
  • Master's degree in Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 7-10 years of experience in embedded, infrastructure, or automotive software, ideally including SDV or similar large-scale architectures.
  • Experience designing or extending test automation frameworks, including integration with CI/CD, metrics, and dashboards.
  • Hands-on experience with serial data, service-oriented communication (e.g., SOME/IP, DDS, REST), Diagnostics and controlling mechatronic controller hardware.
  • Familiarity with HIL systems, bench automation, and vehicle test workflows.
  • Prior experience coaching engineers, leading small technical initiatives, or acting as a feature lead in an Agile environment.
  • Experience using AI and other LLM models to reduce design times and streamline process flows.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).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}.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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