Embedded Software Architect

General Motors•Milford, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves analyzing customer inputs and system requirements to create a robust Software Architecture design model for all Software components responsible for Electrification. The architect will lead the design and development of electrification services based on the SDV Solution Definition. Key responsibilities include coordinating and participating in software design and code reviews, ensuring adherence to the established architecture, standards, and the SAFe framework. The role also entails developing software requirements and functional specifications, including requirements analysis, software architecture design, data structure design, and low-level software requirement development, in line with GM’s SDV vision. Additionally, the architect will develop, deploy, and maintain software modules, participate in the design of a best-in-class in-vehicle Abstracted Mechatronic Platform for GM's new electronic architectures, and code, unit test, debug, and modify complex embedded systems software to meet project objectives and schedules within the SAFe framework. Collaboration with a team of skilled engineering professionals to solve cross-functional design issues, foster continuous learning, and ensure compliance with ISO26262 and Automotive SPICE based Engineering Process Model are crucial. The role requires communicating findings to ensure alignment, migrating to new vehicle platforms, embedding a culture of built-in-quality through BDD and TDD, harmonizing development efforts, driving efficiencies in tools and processes, and focusing on continuous improvement of designs. The position also involves pursuing the reduction of technical debt and defect resolution. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in-office and 2 days remote, with the ability to report to the local office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field of study
Seven (7) years of experience as a Network Protocol Engineer, Systems Engineer, Software Development Engineer, Electrical System Design Engineer, Technical Specialist, Software Engineer, or related role.
Seven (7) years of experience with Automotive embedded software development with proficiency in C/C++ and scripting language experience including Python
Seven (7) years of experience with Architecting embedded systems with design strategies and principles
Seven (7) years of experience with Network protocol including CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and SOME/IP
Seven (7) years of experience with Vehicle Development Process timing and key engineering achievements
Seven (7) years of experience with CI/CD principles and automated testing frameworks including Agile frameworks.
Five (5) years of experience with Developing software with microcontrollers based on Classic Autosar and Adaptive Autosar
Five (5) years of experience with ASIL A-D safety compliance
Five (5) years of experience with Software tooling with automation, code-generation, and fault injection
Five (5) years of experience with Embedded software development tool set including JIRA and GitHub.

Responsibilities

Analyze customer inputs and system requirements to create a robust Software Architecture design model for all Software components responsible for Electrification.
Lead the design and development of electrification services based on SDV Solution Definition.
Coordinate and participate in software design reviews and code reviews, ensuring that all software development activities are in line with the established architecture, standards, and the SAFe framework.
Develop software requirements specifications and software functional specifications, including requirements analysis, software architecture design, data structure design, and low-level software requirement development, in accordance with GM’s SDV vision.
Develop, deploy, and maintain software modules and participate in the design of a best-in-class in-vehicle Abstracted Mechatronic Platform for GM's new electronic architectures.
Code, unit test, debug, and modify complex embedded systems software to ensure project objectives and schedules are met, while adhering to the SAFe framework.
Work closely with a team of highly skilled engineering professionals to solve cross-functional design issues and deliver top-quality products to the end user, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement in line with SAFe principles.
Ensure compliance with ISO26262 and Automotive SPICE based Engineering Process Model in software development activities, while advancing the SDV agenda within the organization.
Communicate findings, both technical and non-technical, to prevent issues and ensure alignment across teams and departments.
Migrate to new vehicle platform, institutionalizing supervisory controls architecture, executing key projects, maintaining governance, and adhering to industry standards.
Embed a culture of built-in-quality through a test-first approach leveraging Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies to manage software complexity.
Harmonize development efforts across the VMEC, promoting a unified approach to achieving electrification goals and SDV vision.
Drive Efficiencies and innovation in tools, processes, and software.
Actively Engage in driving efficiency in software, collaborating with Software System Architects to improve code quality and pay down technical debts.
Focus on continuous improvement of designs to drive common best practices and efficient algorithms.
Pursue the Reduction of technical debt such as Software Documentation, cyclomatic complexity reduction, etc., and help with defects/PRTS resolution.