Software Developer - Early Career
General Motors is seeking creative, highly motivated engineers for their Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls group. The role involves designing, implementing, testing, and architecting software solutions for vehicle functionality, contributing to GM's vision of a world with ZERO Crashes, ZERO Emissions, and ZERO Congestion.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality software solutions for embedded Controls systems on EVs, PHEV for thermal, chassis, brakes, and other propulsion systems
- Design, develop and implement Physics and Controls requirements to continuously improve software for mechatronic controls and diagnostics strategies, as well as controller communication or software for vehicle functions and enhancements
- Adhere to best software design principles, utilizing design patterns and understanding supervisory controls architecture and hardware abstractions for effective software solutions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with System Engineers, Software Engineers, Calibration Engineers, Scrum Manager, and Scrum Lead to interpret functional requirements and translate into robust control and diagnostics strategies
- Test & demonstrate software functionality & readiness
- Supply common solutions across all GM owned software
- Document requirements for design solutions and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality
- Utilize automated test tools in build environments, benches, and vehicles to verify functionality of the feature at the Controller, System and Vehicle level
- Function as an inclusive Agile Scrum team member to deliver software solutions
- Have voice in software planning events, share ideas & learnings and help teach/train others
Skills
- Pursuit of a Bachelor's or Masters degree in one of the following areas: Mechatronics, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
- Must be graduating between December 2025 and August 2026
- Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week
- Skilled in a programming language, preferably C/C++
- Skilled in Python scripting, ETAS, INCA, MDA, and other software tools used for the development and/or testing of software
- Experience with JIRA, GIT, and Agile software development framework
- Experience with CppU Test framework including debugging CppU Tests and implementing dynamic scheduler
- Development / testing experience on SIL/HIL or other virtual environments
- Knowledge and experience with CAN, LIN, ARXML, or Ethernet communications protocol
- Software architecture principles and best practices
- Formula SAE, Ecocar, or other Automotive related experience/clubs
- Customer-centric focus with solution development
Benefits
- 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.
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