Senior Software System Architect

Work Arrangement​​:  

Hybrid: Position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time but the general expectation is that the employee be onsite an average of three (3) days each week. 

The Role:  

GM is undergoing a major transformation—reimagining how we operate and shaping the future of transportation through electrification, autonomous technology, and software-defined vehicles. At the heart of this transformation is our Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) team, leading the charge with high-impact innovation and cutting-edge software development. 

We are looking for a high performing Senior Software System Architect to lead and mentor the VMEC software organization in developing high quality, well architected software for present and future vehicles. In this role, you will be collaborating cross functionally and lead Product Engineering / Agile Release Team (ART) in both strategic and tactical manner on software design, construction, architecture, maintenance, quality and computing foundations.  

What You’ll Do:  

• Define a high-level architectural design for the software owned by the Agile Release Train (ART), comprehending all NFRs and future technical directions thereby enabling the Continuous Delivery Pipeline 

• Lead creation of new components, re-architecting software for evolving requirement and improve quality, maintainability, and scalability 

• Develop the architectural runway for the ART, comprehending all Enabler Epics, Business Epics, and all System Architect variant architectural roadmaps. 

• Drive software quality improvements into the software owned by the ART with a focus on Software Structural Quality Assurance (SSQA) and evaluating code for controller resource improvements. 

• Support Agile framework related planning and work acceptance meetings (PI, Pre-PI, Post-PI, system demos, I&A, architecture sync, etc.) 

• Drive alignment with other Software System Architects and System Architect variants 

• Establish Software Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) and participate in the definition of the NFRs for the other System Architect variants. 

• Work with the PMT and operate within an economic framework to analyze the impact of design decisions and help plan both business and enabler work. 

• Break large architectural initiatives into features and stories that can be executed in the 2-week sprint increments. 

• Work with the ART Manager/lead to add architectural items to the Definition of Done which affects the acceptance of stories. 

• Drive organization toward compliance with GM software guidelines/standards/processes and Industry Standards (MISRA/CERT C) 

• Improve the software and software architecture knowledge of the team. Host Lunch and learns, train and mentor software developers. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)​​:  

• BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering required. 

• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area required with minimum 5+ years of experience. 

• ​Good understanding of software development process and best practices 

• Proficient in C/C++ or similar programming language. 

• Proficiency in embedded controls and software architecture and design trade-offs 

• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others. 

• Ability to think critically and provide effective solution to complex issue.   

• Ability to prioritize work with only limited direction from manager. 

• Ability to train/mentor others,  

• High level of oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate intent to leadership and technical details to executing teams. 

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)​:  

• MS in Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, Electrical Engineering preferred.  

• Experience with architecture design, controller resource utilization reduction, or training. 

• Experience successfully leading activities/projects with high levels of ambiguity 

• 3+ years’ experience in C/C++ Programming 

• 2+ years’ experience in embedded controls and software. 

• Experience working in Agile Environment 

• Familiarity with SDV Architecture