Senior Embedded Software Engineer

General Motors

Milford, Michigan, United States (hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)Full-timePosted Oct 12, 2026

About the role

Job Description

DUTIES: Prototyping and executing software tasks spanning the entire software development lifecycle, such as requirements analysis, design coding, support of defect resolution, and production release. Design, develop, implement, and debug software in embedded C. Lead cross functional teams in the design, creation and deliver software for embedded controls systems for the infrastructure layers including HWIO, BSW, Complex Drivers, SUMs, and other. Test and demonstrate software functionality and readiness in prototype benches. Ensure common solutions across all GM owned software. Document requirements for design solution and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality. Utilize automated test tools in build environments and benches to verify functionality of the developed software. Coordinate and collaborate with specialized teams such as Systems, Safety, Electrical Architecture, Cybersecurity, Software Defined Vehicle, Calibration and Vehicle Performance. Support of root cause analysis and debugging. Collaborate and lead meetings with suppliers to develop micro, peripheral, and ECU specific solutions for new technology. Lead software quality improvements to determine if restructuring is needed to improve quality, maintainability, reusability, or other software improvements. Troubleshoot code to resolve design deficiencies and develop solutions to resolve them. Hybrid Work Policy – 3 days In-Office, 2 Days Remote – Must be able to report to local office.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field of study and Five (5) years of experience as a Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer or related role. Five (5) years of experience with the following: Embedded software development; Configuration management software including IBM Synergy; Embedded compiler, linker, debugging tools, and software such as Lauterbach, ETAS INCA, CANalyzer, oscilloscopes, and other general lab equipment; Test Driven Development and Behavior Driven Development; AUTOSAR compliant Infrastructure and Firmware software development; and Code Quality Analysis and debugging, including test case coverage and quality metrics.

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Responsibilities

  • Develop and debug embedded C software across the software development lifecycle.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in designing and delivering embedded control systems software.
  • Test software functionality using prototype benches and automated tools.
  • Document requirements and link design solutions to test cases.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers on ECU and peripheral solutions.
  • Lead software quality improvements and support root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
  • Five years of experience as a Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, or in a related role.
  • Five years of embedded software development experience.
  • Five years of experience with configuration management software, including IBM Synergy.
  • Five years of experience with embedded compilers, linkers, debugging tools, and lab equipment.
  • Five years of experience with Test Driven Development, Behavior Driven Development, and AUTOSAR-compliant infrastructure and firmware development.
  • Five years of experience with code quality analysis, debugging, test coverage, and quality metrics.

Benefits

  • Well-being support for work and home.
  • Total Rewards resources and career development support.

Skills mentioned

Embedded SystemsEmbedded Software DevelopmentFirmware DevelopmentCDebuggingSoftware TestingTest-Driven DevelopmentUnit TestingIntegration TestingSystems Engineering

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