Embedded Software Engineer

General Motors•Milford, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. This position requires an employee to be on-site 3 times per week. The Mechatronic Software Platform Organization leads a mission to create a robust mechatronic software infrastructure which will enable GM to deliver features and functions that will excite and delight our customers. We are an engaged, inclusive, and innovative team that adapts to challenges and works together to enable the enterprise to deliver and test infrastructure software code frequently and efficiently to support our Software Defined Vehicle future. These are exciting times, and we want you to be a part of our mission! This is a brand new and rapidly growing organization working to create and define solutions to complex issues at a very rapid pace. Our team is creating low-level infrastructure software that enables our software-defined-vehicle on state-of-the-art microcontrollers and SOCs. We are on the forefront of the future of our mechatronic infrastructure platform software developing and inventing simultaneously. As a BSW Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for software design and code construction using sound, repeatable, industry standard methodologies. Your tasks will include prototyping and executing software tasks spanning the entire software development lifecycle, such as requirements analysis, design, coding, support of defect resolution, and production release. We are looking for creative people with technical knowledge in automotive embedded software to join a highly capable team focused on leading-edge technology solution development.

Requirements

BS in Engineering – Electrical, Computer, Computer Science or related field
3+ years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in embedded software development, Design, development, implement, and debug of software in C (embedded C)
Proficiency in testing strategies with hands-on experience in SiL, HiL, and Vehicle-Level testing frameworks.
Experience and use of configuration management and version control practices (Git, GitHub, etc.).
General understanding and knowledge of infrastructure and basic software (BSW) or AUTOSAR architecture and its components.
Proven ability to work independently under a tight, demanding schedule, also supporting customers of the embedded platform.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with sometimes incomplete requirements.
High level of analytical problem-solving skills where problems are unusual and difficult.
Ability to Participate in cross-functional scrum teams while demonstrating high level of collaboration and negotiation.
Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and trust. Lead by example.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or an equivalent Engineering degree
Minimum 2+ years of experience in automotive embedded software development
Knowledge in vehicle electrical system
Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) for multi-core microcontrollers, including performing root cause analysis on those microcontrollers
Experience with designing, developing, and testing AUTOSAR BSW Layers (Communication Services, Memory Services, System Services and Complex Device Drivers).
Experience with embedded compiler, linker, debugging tools, and software such as Lauterbach, ETAS INCA, CANalyzer, oscilloscopes, and other general lab equipment
Experienced with Cybersecurity and Safety coding practices

Responsibilities

Design, development, implement, and debug of software in C (embedded C)
Design, create, and deliver software for embedded controls systems for the communication layer of the infrastructure software.
Test & demonstrate software functionality & readiness, ensuring hardware agnostic solutions across all GM owned software.
Ensure SW deliverables are on time and with quality in support of Infrastructure software expectation.
Ensure compliance with safety requirements, government regulations, and GM-internal policies (e.g., MISRA guidelines).
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 and benches to verify functionality of the developed software
Take opportunities to lead and provide guidance to Scrum team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Collaborate with specialized teams such as Systems, Safety, Electrical Architecture, Cybersecurity, Software Defined Vehicle, 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.
Support of root cause analysis and debugging.
Collaborate with Suppliers to develop micro, peripheral, and ECU specific solutions for new technology
Drive software quality improvements to determine if restructuring is needed to improve quality, maintainability, reusability, or other software improvements
Troubleshoot code to resolve design deficiencies and develop solutions to resolve them
Utilize CI/CD pipelines for efficient development, testing, and deployment of software solutions
Master AI-driven software development, diagnostics and predictive analytics to enhance bug detection, prognostics, and anomaly detection ahead of time before releasing the software.