Senior Software Engineer - Software Design Lead

Job Description

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer – Software Design Leader (SWDL) to join our team developing software for Automated Driving and Active Safety (ADAS). This is a high-impact role focused on delivering safe, high-performing vehicle controllers designed that meet market demands and exceed quality expectations.

As a Software Design Leader, you’ll guide the development of embedded software solutions that enable advanced safety and automation features. You’ll support a team of engineers, driving technical excellence, mentoring others, and ensuring the delivery of robust, production-ready software. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of software design within our organization.

You’ll bring deep expertise in software build processes and automation tools like Jenkins and RSMT, along with strong analytical skills to tackle complex, non-standard challenges. Your ability to communicate effectively across technical and business audiences will foster alignment and collaboration across teams.

Experience with Classic AUTOSAR, INCA, CARSIM, or dSPACE environments will be highly valuable, as will familiarity with GM-specific standards, Detailed Software Timing (DST) processes, and toolchains such as GIT. You’ll also be expected to lead process improvements and, as necessary, tool migrations across the software organization.

What You'll Do

• Overseeing the generation of DPLY/Manifest artifacts in alignment with Detailed Software Timing (DST) requirements across multiple controllers and model years.

• Identifying, documenting, and managing software build-related defects, ensuring timely closure to maintain software quality and delivery timelines.

• Supporting the creation of patch builds as needed to address urgent issues or late-breaking changes.

• Coordinating updates to the Software Bill of Materials (BOM) and scheduler to reflect evolving changes and needs.

• Mentoring software component owners on development best practices, process changes, and continuous improvement strategies.

• Identifying and implementing opportunities for increased automation and enhanced software testing coverage.

Your Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or other degree with relevant experience 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience engineering/software experience

• Experience programming in C

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical talent through structured training and coaching.

• Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and derive impactful conclusions 

• Deep understanding of software build processes and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins) 

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge

• Master’s degree in a relevant field 

• Experience with Classic AUTOSAR, Windriver Compilers, INCA, or dSPACE environments.

• Familiarity with GM-specific software standards, DST processes, and toolchains (e.g., GIT).

• Track record of driving process improvements and tool migrations in large-scale software organizations.

• Experience with other languages, (e.g. Python, C++)

• Demonstrated success in integrating automated testing and change management tools across teams.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

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Why Join Us 

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