General Motors

Senior Software Engineer - Feature & Experience

General Motors$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of automotive/infotainment engineering experience.
  • 4+ years of automotive industry experience or with suppliers like Bosch, Google automotive, or Android auto.
  • Extensive experience working on benches or in-vehicle.
  • Experience leveraging programming to run test cases on bench or in-vehicle.
  • Proven success in launching digital features with attention to software quality testing.
  • Strong understanding of vehicle architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Perform deep technical analysis of incoming features and experiences.
  • Lead gap definition and test case development for owned features.
  • Leverage automation to build and run efficient tests.
  • Establish methodology to improve software quality.
  • Drive consistent adoption of modern engineering practices for secure and scalable solutions.
  • Provide technical direction and architectural guidance across all pillars.
  • Champion engineering best practices, including CI/CD and performance optimization.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of three in-office days per week.
  • Opportunity to mentor and influence engineering practices.
  • Work on cutting-edge digital experiences within the automotive industry.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Work Arrangement:
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role

General Motors is seeking a Senior Software Feature/Experience Engineer for Digital Experiences Software Quality and Release is to lead the technical analysis of features and experiences, testing (bench/in-vehicle), automation, and highest quality software delivery to ensure our customers have magical experiences.

As a senior software feature engineer, you will partner with engineering managers, other engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to establish the technical bar, enable the adoption of modern engineering practices, and deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions. You will be expected to develop test plans, perform gap analysis, build automation cases, and mentor others.

What You’ll Do

  • Perform deep technical analysis of incoming features and experiences.

  • Lead gap definition and test case development for the feature/experience you own.

  • Leverage automation to build & run efficient and effective tests.

  • Establish methodology to improve software quality

  • Subject Matter Expert for at least one feature/experience

  • Drive consistent adoption of modern engineering practices, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and resilient.

  • Detailed oriented follow-through and tracking of Jira tickets.

  • Provide technical direction and architectural guidance to across all pillars.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor for critical design decisions, technology adoption, and integration strategies.

  • Partner with product and business stakeholders to align technical strategies with long-term business outcomes.

  • Champion engineering best practices including CI/CD pipelines, observability, performance optimization, and automation.

  • Ensure adherence to coding standards, design patterns, and maintainable architecture across diverse teams.

  • Drive customer experience prioritization for your feature(s).

  • Foster alignment and collaboration across globally distributed engineering organizations.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of automotive/infotainment engineering experience

  • 4+ years of automotive industry experience or with direct suppliers such as Bosch, Google automotive or Android auto.

  • Extensive experience working on benches or in-vehicle

  • Experience leveraging programming to run test cases on bench or in-vehicle

  • Proven success launching digital features with specific attention to software quality testing, debugging, and issue resolution

  • Strong understanding of vehicle architecture

  • Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functionally, not just within a team of same reporting structure

  • Experience guiding multiple product areas or platforms within a large-scale, multi-pillar environment.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both engineers and executives.

  • A passion for staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends, especially leveraging automation tools.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred

Qualifications)

  • Master’s degree in computer science or a related field.

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience.

  • Experience launching infotainment features.

  • Hands-on experience debugging bench set up and in-vehicle integration.

  • Experience launching programs/features in auto industry.

​This job is not eligible forrelocationbenefits. Anyrelocationcosts would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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About General Motors

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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Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

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