Staff Software Quality Architect
Yesterday• Milford, MI
Description
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: Position requires that the employee be onsite a minimum of three (3) days each week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays). You will be based out of Milford Proving Grounds.
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation benefits. All relocation would be at the expense of the candidate for this position.
The Role:
We are seeking a strategic and technically skilled Staff Software Quality Architect to lead and elevate software quality initiatives across VMEC, with a focus on scalable CI systems and built-in quality practices for embedded platforms.
What You'll Do:
You will serve as a technical leader and advocate for built-in quality excellence, collaborating across Embedded Platform Engineering and VMEC to deliver scalable, efficient, and user-centric CI systems.
This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of software quality in automotive systems, influence enterprise-wide engineering practices, and drive innovation in embedded platform development.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership
- Architect and evolve CI verification/validation strategies for VMEC.
- Design robust testing strategies utilizing executable specifications for mechatronic systems
- Lead performance optimization of CI systems, focusing on build speed, mean time to recover (MTTR) and developer experience.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Align CI system development with VMEC user requirements and SDV Mechatronic Platform architecture.
- Partner with GM Tools teams to define and develop DevOps tools, pipelines, and automation.
- Ensure CI systems align with CALMR principles and support BIQ practices like Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), and continuous delivery
Communication & Advocacy
- Represent the voice of the VMEC user community in tool forums and development discussions.
- Communicate CI vision, roadmap, and improvement opportunities to leadership and stakeholders.
- Champion a quality-first mindset and advocate for scalable, testable, and maintainable embedded software practices across teams.
Continuous Improvement & Growth
- Stay current with emerging CI/CD technologies and share insights with tools teams and business users.
- Proactively identify and drive implementation of enhancements to CI systems and testing processes.
Required Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering or quality architecture.
- Strong proficiency in Python and C/C++, with experience in embedded software development.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and frameworks such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Docker.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
What Gives You a Competitive
- MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer
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Client-provided location(s): Milford, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202513338
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-13T02:21:03
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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