General Motors

Senior Software Engineer SRE - Connectivity

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in software engineering or site reliability.
  • Working knowledge of embedded systems development and vehicle diagnostics.
  • Proficiency in Python and Autobot for automation and connectivity troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with vehicle communication systems like CAN and Ethernet.
  • Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to explain complex systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and troubleshoot connectivity issues across software systems.
  • Develop and maintain automation tools for software testing and deployment.
  • Analyze system performance and implement optimizations for scalability.
  • Respond to incidents and conduct root cause analyses to prevent future issues.
  • Collaborate with software development teams to ensure reliability in designs.
  • Identify process improvements and drive initiatives for system reliability.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model requiring in-office attendance three times a week.
  • Opportunity to mentor and influence other engineers in the team.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge vehicle technology and systems.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

As a Software Engineering - Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) on the Connectivity team, you will drive the reliability, scalability, and performance of critical software systems while solving complex engineering and operational challenges. You will identify opportunities to strengthen system resilience, improve processes, and develop scalable solutions, using data and technical expertise to influence decisions and drive improvements across teams. Working with a high degree of independence, you will own solutions from problem identification through implementation, collaborate across engineering organizations, and serve as a technical resource and mentor to other engineers.

What You'll Do:
  • Connectivity issue monitoring and troubleshooting: Monitoring the performance and availability of software systems, identifying and resolving issues, and implementing proactive measures to prevent future incidents across all vehicle programs and test environments.
  • Software integration testing and automation: Developing and maintaining automation tools and test infrastructure to streamline software deployment, configuration management, and system monitoring.
  • Performance Optimization: Analyzing system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations to improve the efficiency and scalability of software systems.
  • Incident Response and Root Cause Analysis: Responding to incidents, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to prevent similar incidents in the future.
  • Collaboration with Development Teams: Collaborating with software development teams to ensure that reliability and scalability considerations are incorporated into the software design and implementation.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvement, implementing best practices, and driving initiatives to enhance the reliability and performance of software systems.


Required Skills & Abilities:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related software subject area, or work equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of embedded systems development
• Exposure to module development process, product development, execution, systems engineering, systems integration, or validation
• Working knowledge of Python and Autobot for scripting, automation, test execution, and connectivity issue troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics
• Proficiency in vehicle data communication systems, including CAN and Ethernet.
• Understanding of networking and software development in distributed systems
• Experience that demonstrates strong technical leadership - able to comprehend complex systems and explain these systems to others.
• Creativity and initiative as well as a high level of independent judgment - able to deliver quality results with little supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of requirements, features, detailed designs, and delivery of production releases.
• Ability to root cause issues, track and communicate corrective actions to multiple stakeholders
• Good verbal, written and communication skills
• Passion to learn new technologies

What will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills):
• Master of Science Degree in an engineering field
• Experience in GM production SW development process and Issue tracking systems
• Familiarity with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, Cellular, CAN, V2x simulators and test devices
• Connectivity experience (i.e. Telematics, Infotainment, Modules.)

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.

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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Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
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