General Motors

Senior Software Engineer - Connectivity Software Verification

General Motors • $110K — $130K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in software verification, validation, or quality engineering with substantial hands-on testing.
  • Strong experience with embedded or real-time systems, preferably in automotive or related fields.
  • Solid programming skills in test automation, especially Python, with familiarity in C/C++ or Java as a plus.
  • Practical knowledge of connectivity technologies like Bluetooth, Digital Key, WLAN, and VLAN.
  • Experience in designing and executing system-level and integration tests, including stress and long-run scenarios.
  • Strong debugging skills leveraging logs and protocol analyzers.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end verification strategy for connectivity features while ensuring quality and release readiness.
  • Design and maintain automated test suites for in-vehicle connectivity software focusing on regression stability.
  • Develop integration tests that challenge edge cases, failure modes, and interoperability between various systems.
  • Analyze documentation to identify test gaps and influence design for improved testability.
  • Build and enhance test frameworks and utilities to boost repeatability and execution speed.
  • Perform hands-on debugging of complex issues across multiple connectivity layers.
  • Mentor junior engineers on test design and best practices for automation.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model requiring in-office attendance at least three times per week.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge connected vehicle technologies.
  • Collaborative environment working with cross-functional teams.
  • Mentorship opportunities to contribute to junior engineers' growth.
  • Potential for technical leadership roles within the team.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer - Connectivity Software Verification, you will ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of GM's connected vehicle features, including Digital Key, Bluetooth, telematics, network connectivity (WLAN, VLAN), and in-vehicle networking stacks. You will act as a technical leader on the verification side, collaborating closely with embedded software, systems, architecture, and validation teams to define test strategies, build robust automation, and drive issue resolution across the full connectivity stack. This role is ideal for an experienced individual contributor who is hands-on with test design and implementation, comfortable working in complex, distributed systems, and passionate about delivering seamless connected-vehicle experiences to our customers.

What You'll Do
  • Own end-to-end verification strategy for key connectivity features (Bluetooth, Digital Key, telematics, network connectivity - WLAN/VLAN) from requirements analysis through release readiness.
  • Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites for in-vehicle connectivity software and supporting tools, with a focus on regression stability and coverage.
  • Develop system-level and integration test cases that exercise edge cases, failure modes, roaming/hand-off scenarios, and interoperability across ECUs, mobile devices, and backend services.
  • Analyze requirements, architecture, and design documents to identify test gaps and proactively influence design for testability.
  • Build and extend test frameworks, harnesses, and utilities (e.g., Python-based automation, log parsing, simulators, stubs/mocks) to increase repeatability and execution speed.
  • Perform hands-on debug and triage of complex issues across Bluetooth/Digital Key, telematics control units, and network connectivity (WLAN, VLAN) layers; capture traces and logs and partner with development to root-cause defects.
  • Work with systems, cybersecurity, and performance teams to ensure connectivity software meets reliability, robustness, and security expectations.
  • Contribute to continuous integration pipelines by integrating automated tests, stabilizing nightly/continuous runs, and reporting clear quality signals.
  • Mentor more junior engineers in test design, automation best practices, and debugging techniques; help raise the overall bar for connectivity software verification.
  • Provide clear, data-driven quality status and risk assessments to stakeholders and leadership.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • 5+ years of professional experience in software verification, validation, or quality engineering, including substantial hands-on test development.
  • Strong experience testing embedded or real-time systems, ideally in automotive, mobile, telecom, or networking domains.
  • Solid programming/scripting skills for test automation (e.g., Python; familiarity with C/C++ and/or Java is a plus).
  • Practical knowledge of connectivity technologies such as:
    • Digital Key / phone-as-a-key solutions.
    • Bluetooth/Bluetooth Low Energy (pairing, profiles, audio/data use cases).
    • Network connectivity fundamentals (WLAN, VLAN, TCP/UDP, routing, DNS, security protocols).
  • Experience designing and executing system-level, integration, and regression tests, including negative, stress, and long-run scenarios.
  • Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools, and with CI environments (e.g., Jenkins, Git-based workflows).
  • Strong debugging skills using logs, traces, and protocol analyzers (e.g., Bluetooth sniffers, network analyzers, CAN tools).
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced engineering environment, communicate clearly, and drive issues to closure.
  • Strong ownership mindset, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality, customer-facing features.


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)
  • Experience testing in-vehicle infotainment or automotive connectivity systems (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Digital Key/BLE, telematics) across multiple ECU configurations.
  • Experience with in-vehicle networks and automotive protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, SOME/IP, UDS, Ethernet in-vehicle networking).
  • Background in connectivity or infotainment domains within automotive, including prior work on telematics or similar connected-services platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with Digital Key ecosystems (e.g., Bluetooth LE, UWB, NFC, secure storage, mobile app integration).
  • Experience with:
    • Automated test frameworks and CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar),
    • Robot Framework or comparable automation stacks for bench and HIL testing.
  • Prior mentoring or technical leadership experience within a verification or QA team.
  • Background in correlating customer feedback (e.g., JD Power, Compass, call-center tickets) with technical issues and feeding those learnings into test design and KPIs.
  • Strong data analysis skills (e.g., dashboards, metrics) to derive insights from large volumes of test results and logs and to improve test efficiency and effectiveness.


Hybrid

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned GM location (Warren, MI) three times per week, at minimum.

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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