General Motors

Senior Software Engineer

General Motors$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 5 years of experience as an Embedded Software Engineer or related role (or 2 years with a Master's)
  • Experience in embedded software development and system design
  • Proficient in C, C++ programming and Python scripting
  • Knowledge of testing strategies like SiL, HiL, and Vehicle-Level testing frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality software for embedded control systems in electrification
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and internal policies
  • Design and implement physics and controls requirements for software improvement
  • Document design requirements and link them to test cases
  • Lead and guide Agile Scrum team members
  • Develop AI-driven diagnostics for embedded control systems
  • Utilize CI/CD pipelines for software development and deployment

Benefits

  • Hybrid work policy: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies like AI and SDV
  • Focus on software quality and early bug detection
  • Cross-departmental coordination and teamwork
Full Job Description

Job Description

DUTIES: Deliver high-quality software for embedded controls systems in the electrification space specifically for VMEC - High Voltage Battery Wired/Wireless Communication and Sensing (WCSR). Ensure SW deliverables on time and with quality in support of Wired and Wireless Battery Management Systems. Ensure compliance with safety requirements government regulations and GM-internal policies (e.g. MISRA guidelines). Adhere to good software design principles utilizing design patterns and understanding supervisory controls architecture and hardware abstractions for effective software solutions. Design develop and implement Physics and Controls requirements to continuously improve software for mechatronic controls diagnostics strategies and controller communication. Maintain an understanding of Ethernet standards and its application and automotive communication protocols like CAN LIN ARXML. Test and demonstrate software functionality and readiness ensuring hardware agnostic solutions across all GM owned software. Document requirements for design solutions and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality ensuring traceability. Utilize automated test tools in build environments test benches and vehicles to verify functionality at the Controller System and Vehicle level. Lead and provide guidance to your Agile Scrum team members fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Coordinate with various departments outside your organization such as Systems and Safety Validation Electrical Architecture Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Calibration and Vehicle Performance. Embrace software development methodologies to ensure Software Built In Quality promoting early bug detection and facilitating collaboration between developers testers and non-technical stakeholders. Familiarize and work efficiently with Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles leveraging them to create optimized and modular software solutions. Utilize CI/CD pipelines for efficient development testing and deployment of software solutions with a solid understanding of DevOps principles. Develop AI-driven diagnostics and predictive analytics to enhance fault detection prognostics and anomaly detection within embedded control systems. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study. Five (5) years of experience as an Embedded Software Engineer, Embedded Controls Engineer or related occupation. OR Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study. Two (2) years of experience as an Embedded Software Engineer, Embedded Controls Engineer or related occupation. Two (2) years of experience with the following: Embedded software development; System design diagnostics strategies and control systems for embedded software applications; Testing strategies including SiL HiL and Vehicle-Level testing frameworks; C C++ programming and Python scripting; Diagnostics strategies software verification and validation methodologies; and Software testing environments.

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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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Size
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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