Software Engineer
Description
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, Michigan three times per week, at minimum.
The Role:
As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and validating both experimental and production-grade software within our mechatronic software infrastructure. Your work will span early-stage exploration of emerging software and serial communication technologies, as well as the refinement and maturation of solutions for deployment in production environments. This position offers a unique blend of innovation and engineering rigor, ideal for someone passionate about shaping the future of intelligent mechatronic systems.
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What You'll Do:
- Work with cross functional teams to define and document thorough and efficient test scenarios
- Verify new controller functionality on a bench or vehicle using advanced testing methods and tools on time and with quality to meet program milestones
- Troubleshoot, identify and root-cause problems in system features, controller hardware, software, scripts, calibrations, etc. that result in system operation that does not meet the design intent (including development activities, build events, buy-off rides, test trips, general fleet usage, etc.)
- Work/support technical specialists to resolve challenging system interaction issues, working to create a robust method to predict and prevent integration issues, developing robust system issue resolving techniques and technology
- Develop experimental software for proposed changes, and perform integration testing with minimal direction of lead engineers
- Develop controls test plans and procedures to accurately test controls software and ensure designs are of high quality
- Develop automated test procedures that can be run on benches and/or vehicle
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Software, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering.
- 2+ years of professional experience in software development, CI/CD, or DevOps with experience in tooling, infrastructure solutions and automated testing.
- Proficiency in Python and C, and experience with software development and testing.
- Ability to independently investigate issues based on limited information, demonstrating high level of analytical ability to resolve complex problems
- Strong sense of ownership, creativity, and commitment to timely delivery.
- Excellent interpersonal and multitasking
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) :
- Master's degree in a related engineering or computer science field.
- 5+ years of experience in software integration and CI/CD or DevOps environments.
- Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
- Strong project management skills, including planning and prioritization.
Benefits:
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.
Relocation:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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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
Office Life and Perks
- 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
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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