Senior Software Developer - Test Framework

General Motors•Mountain View, CA

3d•$125,200 - $192,700•Hybrid

About The Position

GM is developing the next generation of embedded platform software to deliver state of the art features to our customers, and to achieve that goal, our testing processes, tools, and infrastructure need to evolve along with it. We are looking for energetic engineers to help us deliver high quality test tools and infrastructure to ensure the success of our features. As a Senior Software Developer - Test Framework at GM, you will help to lead a team developing automation solutions that will enable test automation of software across various stages of development and integration. This will include developing automation solutions and enablers that will encompass all systems and subsystems within the vehicle. This exciting position is located in the central hub for developing automation enablers that will transform how GM develops and tests our software. The Senior Software Developer will take input from various customer teams and bring their need for automated testing of software to life. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with different business units all around GM and is terrific for technical and leadership growth!

Requirements

5-7+ years of experience developing software solutions in popular programming languages, especially Python.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Hands-on test automation development expertise with in-depth knowledge of multiple open-source off-the-shelf tools for test automation.
High level of verbal / written communication skills as well as working effectively with autonomy.
Passing score on applicable technical coding assessment.

Nice To Haves

Deep understanding of vehicle on-board communication, automotive serial data protocols, vehicle electrical architecture and subsystem/features
Advanced degree in engineering or management/leadership.
Experience of using and development on open-source automation framework such as Robot.
3+ years of experience in design, development and maintenance of automated test tools and test framework solutions.
Previous exposure to working in a software development team practicing Agile/Scrum.

Responsibilities

Own automation features and initiatives based on customer requests with a focus on automotive serial data related needs.
Design and develop python and robot framework based automation solution scalable at the enterprise level.
Represent the team in Test Framework technical discussions.
Guide the team on the development of Python automation libraries that enable efficient and effective testing of the software that integrate into a global automation ecosystem.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members on best practices and standards.
Work as a technical mentor to deliver the training and guidance required to develop a highly capable SW automation development team.
Actively participate in team scrum meetings including backlog refinement, iteration planning, and retrospectives.
Foster and maintain a positive and collaborative work environment while driving process improvement and innovative solutions.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in software automation domain.