Senior Software Engineer

Description
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.
The Role
GM's Software Defined Vehicle Platform unlocks the ability to scale new software rapidly, seamlessly, and securely. The Software and Services group at GM develops scalable vehicle level system architecture and software solutions which enable efficient, real-time implementation of the creative customer-facing features of tomorrow.
As an Embedded Software Engineer on the Universal Flash Orchestrator Team, you will develop the vehicle-side software which enables all systems on the vehicle to be updated quickly and safely via Over-the-Air (OTA), at assembly plants, and at service bay. This software is the gateway enabling new innovative features, content, and improvements to be delivered to customers while maintaining vehicle system security.
Your expertise will be instrumental in driving us towards our vision of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. Your proficiency in embedded and infotainment software development will help transform GM's capability to deliver software to our customer's vehicles.
Responsibilities

• Develop embedded (C/C++/Rust) software for vehicle software-update functions and enhancements using embedded development frameworks in Android, QNX and Linux environments.
• Participate in discussions & reviews for requirements, design, code and test cases
• Perform bench and verification testing
• Diagnose, debug, and solve issues related to the vehicle software updates
• Work closely with teams from other groups to support triage, and resolution of difficult problems in a timely manner
• Collaborate with System Engineers to refine understanding of requirements and identify opportunities for innovation
• Exhibit proactive learning and knowledge sharing with team members on new and advanced topics crucial in creating robust technical specifications and requirements while contemplating scenarios and corner cases.
• Drive a culture of continuous learning across engineering teams, mentor engineers, share technical insights, and promote common diagnostic approaches within Engineering Standard Work.
• Lead efficient and timely discussions of issues, by bringing several cross disciplinary teams together to analyze test data, review code, and create stories to address issues proactively.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems running on QNX and/or Linux platforms

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in designing and implementing scalable and maintainable software architectures.
• Experience with software configuration management using tools like Git and collaborative workflows (e.g., code reviews, pull requests)
• Proficiency with software build systems like GNU Make, CMake, Gradle, automation testing tools, continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines for embedded systems
• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., CAN, TCP/IP, UDP, SOME/IP) and Diagnostic protocols like UDS over Ethernet (DoIP and Socket Adapter).
• Strong Software Debugging techniques including using JTAG.
• Experience with RTOS and real-time application development.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology or equivalent
• 8+ years of software experience with other programming languages in embedded environments (i.e. Python, Rust, etc.)
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs for client-server integration.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodologies showcasing a balanced approach to project management and execution in a multifaceted, cross-functional environment.
• Familiarity with Cybersecurity authentication and encryption techniques

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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.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
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