Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Automotive Body Controls (Hybrid)

Job Description

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer on the Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) team, you will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of embedded control systems that support vehicle motion, access, visibility, occupant protection, and comfort across GM's global portfolio.

In this role, you will focus on developing Body Controls software for GM vehicles worldwide, working within Agile teams responsible for end-to-end delivery-including requirements, development, testing, and verification. Your primary focus will be embedded software development and testing in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Job Description

You will work as part of an Agile Scrum team developing embedded automotive control systems. Multiple openings are available across body control domains such as lighting, vehicle access, and closures. Final placement will be determined during the interview process based on business needs and your experience.

Your responsibilities will include :

• As a Senior Software Developer, provide lean-agile leadership for software architecture by guiding the design of large and complex software implementations
• Interface with Software Architects to understand and implement Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) requirements and designs within your scrum team
• Provide leadership and technical mentorship to junior developers , and serve as a reviewer of their designs
• Collaborate with Product Manag ers, Testers, and other developers, using methods like Behavior - Driven Development (BDD) and Test - Driven Development (TDD) to create and implement F eatures for GM's next generation of EV and ICE vehicles .
• You'll be required to design, implement and integrate complex embedded software systems in hand-coded C , with some flexibility to choose implementation methods
• Develop and maintain Unit test s and Multicomponent test s to ensure thorough software testing , and execute model/code equivalences testing
• Participate in the Agile Team and Agile ceremonies as required
• Interface with GM internal teams - Calibrators, Vehicle Integration Teams, etc.
• Interface with GM suppliers to define and test the libraries they provide.
• Utilize debugging tools like Lauterbach to identify root cause s and resolve defects.
  
  

Required Skills and Experience :

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Experience with writing and debugging C code and/or Rational Rhapsody
• Minimum 3 years of embedded software development experience preferred ; f amiliarity with GM or other automotive software standards ( eg. AUTOSAR) , test procedures and build processes an asset
• Minimum 5-7 years of embedded software development experience
• P rior working experience with GM or other automotive software standards, test procedures and build processes
• Experience with CppUTest framework including debugging CppU Tests and implementing dynamic scheduler.
• Experience with software configuration management processes and tools ( e.g. Git Ecosystem) preferred
• Experience in deciphering Ethernet, CAN and LIN Logs.
• D evelopment / testing experience on SIL/HIL or other virtual environments
• Individually motivated; Scrum Team members are expected to pursue their goals with a high degree of independence and motivation
• Prior experience working in Agile / Scrum / SAFe is an asset, but not required
• Good oral and written communication skills are required , and h igh level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team
• Ability to manage time and meet deliverable timing is critical
• Experience in any of the domains noted above an asset but not required ( vehicle access, occupant position, protection, vision & visibility, and comfort/HVAC )
  
  

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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