Descrição
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
The Role:
The Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) team supports the definition, design, and development of continuously improving mobility services. SDV is a new vehicle intelligence platform that will underpin all our future innovations across a wide range of technological advancements, including EVs and expanded automated driving. This means that you can potentially put a fingerprint on the vehicles that drive down the road!
This role is for a highly technical leader who knows how to build automation test software, especially in lab environments that include real hardware, benches, simulators, and integrated vehicle communication systems. The right candidate will bring deep experience designing scalable automation frameworks, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines, and building reusable test software that enables fast, reliable validation across connectivity domains.
You will work across development, quality, systems, and integration teams to improve software quality, accelerate issue detection, and increase release confidence for GM connectivity products
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):
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Define and lead the software quality automation strategy across GM connectivity software products
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Lead development of automation strategy for hourly, daily, and weekly software builds
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Design, build, and scale automation test software for lab environments, including benches, simulators, and hardware-in-the-loop style systems
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Build reusable automation software and abstraction layers that simplify complex hardware and system interactions
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Partner with connectivity domain owners to develop automated test coverage for key features and integrations
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Integrate automation solutions into CI/CD pipelines to improve speed, repeatability, and release confidence
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Experience in common testing tools like vspy, Canoe, wireshark, Serial logging, ADB, DLT, QXDM, DPS
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Collaborate with developers, quality teams, and cross-functional engineering groups to drive technical automation solutions
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Improve test data, observability, and automation reporting to strengthen software quality visibility
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Partner with stakeholders to integrate automation results with quality workflows and tools such as JIRA and XRAY
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Lead technical deep dives, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-through for complex software issues
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Drive continuous improvement in automation practices, lab efficiency, and overall software quality health
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
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Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related software subject area
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7+ years of software development, test automation, or related technical experience
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5+ years in a strong technical role with increasing ownership and leadership
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High level experience in key connectivity domains such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, cellular, Digital Key, Ethernet, or CAN
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Deep hands-on experience building automation test software, not just executing tests
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Strong experience developing automation in lab environments that involve hardware, test benches, simulators, or integrated systems
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Deep understanding of Python and or Robot Framework
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Experience building scalable, maintainable, and reusable test automation
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Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines
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Working knowledge of automotive software architecture and system integration
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Strong technical leadership with the ability to understand complex systems and guide others through difficult problems
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Experience defining requirements, designing technical solutions, and supporting production release readiness
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Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills across software, hardware, and integration issues
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Ability to work independently and drive technical outcomes across multiple teams
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Passing score on a technical coding assessment
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
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Master of Science in a related engineering field
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Understanding of GM production software development, quality, and release processes
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Experience with issue tracking and quality tools such as JIRA and XRAY
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Proficiency in vehicle communication systems
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Deep working knowledge of key connectivity domains such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, Cellular, and V2X
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Experience with connectivity simulators, test devices, and lab automation infrastructure
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Strong understanding of networking and distributed software systems
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Experience using automation, telemetry, and observability data to improve software quality and release decisions
Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.
The salary range for this role is 190,000 and 240,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
Esta função é classificada como híbrida. Isso significa que o candidato selecionado deverá trabalhar no escritório/fábrica da GM pelo menos 3 vezes por semana {ou outra frequência ditada por seu gerente}.
Esta posição pode ser elegível para benefícios de relocação.
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