Software Engineer - Early Career

General Motors • Mountain View, CA

69d • $100,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking creative, highly motivated engineers with passion and expertise in controls and software for the position of software engineer within GM's Vehicle Software and Electronics Engineering group. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge software solutions including the Software-Defined Vehicle solutions that are revolutionizing the automotive industry. You will design, implement, test and architect software solutions for functionality deployed across our vehicle portfolio and vehicle ecosystem, from Low level SW, embedded SW, Digital SW, Offboard SW (Cloud, Edge). In this role, you will directly impact the GM vehicles that drive down the road and improve our customer experience! Your work will contribute directly to GM's vision of a world with ZERO Crashes, ZERO Emissions, and ZERO Congestion.

Requirements

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's or Masters degree in one of the following areas: Computer Engineering or in Computer Science
• Must be graduating between December 2025 and August 2026
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week

Nice To Haves

• Skilled in Python scripting, Rust, ETAS, INCA, MDA, and other software tools used for the development and/or testing of software
• Skilled in a programming language, preferably C/C++
• Experience with JIRA, GIT, and Agile software development framework
• Experience with bootloader, embedded operating systems, controller communications and/ or diagnostics
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR standards and methodology
• Knowledge and experience with CAN, LIN, ARXML, or Ethernet communications protocol
• Software architecture principles and best practices
• Formula SAE, Ecocar, or other Automotive related experience/clubs
• Customer-centric focus with solution development

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality software solutions for embedded Controls systems (EVs, engine, transmission, chassis, brakes, etc..) or vehicle ecosystem, Vehicle Digital Experience, Vehicle Software Updates or Mobile Apps
• Design, development and implementation of Physics and Controls requirements to continuously improve software for mechatronic controls and diagnostics strategies as well as controller communication or software for vehicle functions and enhancements using embedded development frameworks in Android, QNX and Linux environments
• Adhere to best software design principles, utilizing design patterns and understanding supervisory controls architecture and hardware abstractions for effective software solutions
• Test & demonstrate software functionality & readiness
• Supply common solutions across all GM owned software
• Document requirements for design solutions and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality
• Utilize automated test tools in build environments, benches, and vehicles to verify functionality of the feature at the Controller, System and Vehicle level
• Function as an inclusive Agile Scrum team member to deliver software solutions
• Have voice in software planning events, share ideas & learnings and help teach/train others

Benefits

• GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees