Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer
3 days ago• Austin, TX
Warren, MI
Description
Work arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI or Austin, TX at least three times per week (or more frequently if dictated by business needs).
The Role
GM is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer that ensures applications meet GM software and feature standards for functional, system, quality, security, performance and architecture requirements. The engineer must be able to drive advanced levels of test planning, execution and quality reporting of software applications through engagement with component developers, external system stakeholders, and sustaining/integration groups. This includes the creation and implementation of both automated and manual test cases and test execution plans.
What You'll Do
The Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer will perform reviews of business and software requirements, design verification plans, execute tests, log defects, and report test metrics and test status to the project teams. This role requires experience in platform and embedded low level system design validation, software test strategy and automation, creation of test process deliverables, test metric definition, and clear/concise result reporting.
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- Works closely with architects, system engineers, developers, and project/program managers to collaboratively provide successful and on-time delivery of projects with the highest possible quality.
- Assists in maintaining optimal resource utilization across a functionalarea; calls out constraints and bandwidth limitations when appropriate.
- Interacts with managers, technical leads, and peers to share information and clarify instructions, lead projects, build/automate/execute test plans, and assist in test strategy and process improvements.
- Analyzes and reviews business and system requirements. Derives and produces accurate test estimates.
- Ability to manage work across multiple projects and the ability to lead all testing activities on a feature/project.
- Comfortable creating test cases that can be executed manually, when necessary, but designed and optimized to be automated; ability to write accompanying automation scripts using industry-standard tools and coding methodology should be ingrained
- Executes manual and automated tests, troubleshoots script and test environment issues, triages and logs defects, and tracks progress to plan.
- Logs, tracks, and verifies resolution of requirements and software defects.
- Review test plans written by others and provide insightful feedback and assistance.
- Evaluate and produce test and project metrics, and can speak knowledgeably to quality concerns and test blockers
- Creates test-execution plans, categorizes and manages test suites, and proposes innovations in the testing process via tools, techniques, and process tweaks.
- Over time, can act as an SME of the component, system, and business process domain.
- Holds themselves and others accountable for demonstrating GM values and cultural behaviors. Models GM behaviors and helps to build a winning culture.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- 5+ years ofembeddedsoftware test experience; background in mobile or automotive industries
- 2+ years of experience in platform and embedded testing
- Excellent programming skills in common languages such asPython orC++
- Experience with validating platform and system designs
- Strong experience with test automation tool development, and scripting, and comfortable with manual testing when necessary
- Solid knowledge of software quality assurance methodologies and tools
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, curious, able to deliver on time, a quick-learner, and able to work in a fast-paced & flexible work environment
- Knowledge of, and experience with, Scrum/Agilesoftware development process
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)
- 8+ years ofembeddedsoftware test experience with background in mobile or automotive industries
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, coordination skills, and interpersonal skills
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, and Artifactory
- Product development or testing experience for theAutomotivedomain is a plus
- Experience with Robot Frameworkis a plus
- Experience with vehicle communication network protocols (CAN, LIN, etc.) is a plus
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, Warren, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202524054
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-25T00:12:23
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
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- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
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- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
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- Woman founded/led
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