Senior Software Quality Lead, Lighting & Visibility

Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three days per week, at minimum

Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying the embedded controls and software for all vehicle systems and components that manage vehicle motion, vehicle access, vision & visibility and occupant position, protection, and comfort.

The successful candidate will join Agile Scrum teams of approximately 10 members, responsible for developing Body Controls software & controls for all GM vehicles produced globally! Our Scrum teams work in an Agile framework and are responsible for Requirements, Software Development, and Testing & Verification. The primary role of the successful candidate will be to lead the Lighting Product's Software Quality Assurance team. Our team is collaborative, has a strong Agile culture, and will afford you the opportunity to work as part of a fun group whose product spans the entire GM portfolio!

The Role

Work as part of an Product team that develops embedded automotive control systems. Your role will be as a Software Quality Leader and Architect, who will oversee high-level testing strategy & processes for the ART, including testing requirements, Virtual and Physical test processes and plans, tools/benches, etc.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Lead Testing Architecture & development for an Agile Release Train that develops and executes automotive Lighting software.
• Work closely within the multi-disciplined team to understand functional requirements, and develop test strategies and supporting processes for new features and functions
• Develop a set of Key Strategic Priorities for the ART around testing & quality assurance
• You should understand testing flow, and how test processes & strategies fit into the larger picture of overall software quality, and how they map to various levels of the Test Pyramid. You should have a strong understanding of, and be able to integrate upstream tests (such as Software Unit Test) and downstream tests (such as vehicle-level validation) into larger cohesive plans.
• You will directly lead the team's progression toward Co-Simulated virtual testing in nightly build environments by monitoring reports and dashboards daily, and engaging the Software Quality teams to resolve issues
• Bring an innovative, agile mindset to help the team re-think its testing methodologies & processes. Deep understanding of testing flow, and test strategies that fit into the larger software quality question is important
• Provide leadership and technical mentorship to junior Software Quality Assurance team members, and serve as a reviewer of their test plans
• Participate in the Agile Team and Agile ceremonies as required
• Interface with GM internal teams - Calibrators, Vehicle Integration Teams, etc.

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 7 years of embedded software QA experience
• Demonstrated experience on SIL/HIL or other virtual environments and associated tools and platforms (such as AutoVal, dSpace, etc)
• Demonstrated experience in Continuous Integration environments (nightly builds, etc)
• Prior working experience with GM or other automotive software standards, test procedures and build processes
• Through knowledge of the communication protocols, CAN/LIN/Ethernet.
• Experience with debugging C code and/or Rational Rhapsody
• Experience in utilizing debugging tools like Lauterbach.
• Individually motivated; technical leaders are expected to pursue their goals with a high degree of independence and motivation
• Strong communication and an ability to translate technical findings into actionable insights is required. Cross-functional coordination with other scrums will be required (e.g., calibration, integration, system validation) as you will work as part of a geographically dispersed team.
• Ability to manage time and meet deliverable timing is critical

• Experience with software configuration management processes and tools (e.g. Git Ecosystem) preferred
• Experience in deciphering Ethernet, CAN and LIN Logs.
• Familiarity with ASIL requirements, ISO 26262, or functional safety testing.
• Prior experience working in Agile / Scrum / SAFe is an asset, but not required
• Experience in automotive Lighting is an asset but not required

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.