Software Engineer

General Motors•Milford, MI

11d•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. Job Description: Title: Software Engineer – Electrification, VMEC (Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls) Work Arrangement: Hybrid: This full-time position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. However, this position requires an employee to be onsite at least three times per week (Tue., Wed., Thurs.) The Role: As a Software Engineer at GM, you will be a part of the Vehicle Mechatronic Embedded Controls (VMEC) team, working in the Battery and High Voltage (BHV) Agile Release Train (ART). Your focus will be on developing and delivering high-quality software solutions for embedded control systems, specifically for controlling vehicle’s high voltage (HV) battery management sensing, communications and processing for battery packs within GM’s EV portfolio. Your work will contribute directly to GM's vision of a world with ZERO Crashes, ZERO Emissions, and ZERO Congestion.

Requirements

BS in Engineering – Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Computer Science or related field.
3+ years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in embedded software development.
Strong background in system design, diagnostics strategies, and control systems for embedded software applications.
Proficiency in testing strategies with hands-on experience in SiL, HiL, and Vehicle-Level testing frameworks.
Proficient in C, C++ programming and Python scripting
Understanding of diagnostics strategies, software verification, and validation methodologies.
High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed.
Consistent demonstration of innovative thinking that is customer-centric and collaborative.
Document designs, test cases, and results thoroughly.
Understanding and experience with SW testing environment.

Nice To Haves

MS in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Computer Science or related field.
Expert in C Programming Language and Python Scripting capability.
Experience with JIRA, GIT, Rhapsody, Optimus and Scaled Agile Framework.
Experience with controller communication, diagnostics, and complex device drivers.
Familiar with MISRA guidelines.
Knowledge and experience with CAN, LIN, ARXML, or Ethernet communications protocol.
Proficient with software architectures.
Hands on Experience with HiL and Vehicle Testing and debugging.
Aptitude for test case automation.
Experience with Battery Management Systems Software, keen problem-solving capabilities and issue resolution tracking.
System requirements aptitude.
Understanding of HWIO development.
Experienced in Agile processes

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality software for embedded controls systems in the electrification space, specifically for VMEC - High Voltage Battery, Wired Communication, Sensing and Processing (WCSR)
Ensure SW deliverables are on time and with quality in support of Wired/Wireless Battery Management Systems.
Ensure compliance with safety requirements, government regulations, and GM-internal policies (e.g., MISRA guidelines).
Adhere to good software design principles, utilizing design patterns and understanding supervisory controls architecture and hardware abstractions for effective software solutions.
Design, develop, and implement Physics and Controls requirements to continuously improve software for mechatronic controls, diagnostics strategies, and controller communication.
Maintain an understanding of Ethernet standards and its application and automotive communication protocols like CAN, LIN, ARXML.
Test & demonstrate software functionality & readiness, ensuring hardware agnostic solutions across all GM owned software.
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, test benches, and vehicles to verify functionality at the Controller, System, and Vehicle level.
Take opportunities to lead and provide guidance to Scrum team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Coordinate with various departments outside your organization such as Systems & Safety, Validation, Electrical Architecture, Software Defined Vehicle (SDV), 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.
Familiarize and work efficiently with Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles, leveraging them to create optimized and modular software solutions.
Utilize CI/CD pipelines for efficient development, testing, and deployment of software solutions, with a solid understanding of DevOps principles.
Develop AI-driven diagnostics and predictive analytics to enhance fault detection, prognostics, and anomaly detection within embedded control systems.

Benefits

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

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