General Motors

Staff SW Engineer - Embedded SW

General Motors$202K — $310K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mechatronics, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of embedded software development experience
  • Proficiency in writing and debugging C code
  • Strong oral and written communication skills for effective teamwork
  • Individually motivated with a high degree of independence in achieving goals.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Software Architects to implement Software Defined Vehicle requirements.
  • Work within an agile-scrum team to develop embedded software using C.
  • Create and integrate software following best practices.
  • Develop software interfaces for component integration and capability enhancement.
  • Identify and resolve software issues, contributing to team knowledge.
  • Archive software components in a GIT repository and coordinate with teams.
  • Design test cases for comprehensive software testing.

Benefits

  • Well-being support for work and home from day one
  • Focus on career advancement opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements under a hybrid model
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role:

The Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) organization is seeking Embedded Software developers, at various levels. These developers will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying embedded software for significant projects that align with GM's future goals. Specifically, this role will focus on the Body domain, which encompasses essential vehicle systems and components responsible for managing vehicle motion, occupant protection, comfort, vision, visibility, and vehicle access.

What You’ll do:

  • Working with Software Architects to understand and implement Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) requirements and designs within the team.

  • Collaborating with an agile-scrum team to develop embedded software for the Body domain using C code.

  • Creating and integrating software while following best practices.

  • Developing software interfaces as needed to integrate new components and enhance existing software capabilities.

  • Identifying and resolving software issues and contributing to the team's knowledge base for future reference.

  • Archiving software components in GIT repository databases and coordinating retention efforts between controls and software teams.

  • Designing test cases to ensure comprehensive software testing at the unit, component, and integrated levels.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mechatronics, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

  • 7+ years of embedded software development experience

  • Proficiency in writing and debugging C code.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills as well as good interpersonal skills to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team.

  • Individually motivated; scrum team members are expected to pursue their goals with a high degree of independence and motivation.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

  • Experience with AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture) framework-based systems design using Vector and Automotive Ethernet.

  • Familiarity with GM or other automotive software standards, test procedures and build processes.

  • Experience with software configuration management processes and tools, such as Git Ecosystem.

  • Development and testing experience in SIL/HIL or other virtual environments.

  • Prior experience working in Agile / Scrum / SAFe methodologies.

  • Experience in domains such as occupant protection/position/comfort, vision and visibility, vehicle access.

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.

The salary range for this role is $202,900 - 310,900.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

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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Net Income
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Founded
1908
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