Entry Level Software Design Release Engineer

General Motors; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

GM vehicle discounts

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

General Motors in Michigan is seeking a Software Design Release Engineer to support the integration, validation, and release of embedded ECU software and calibrations for development, production, and service applications. You will partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to coordinate plans and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality controller software.

The role emphasizes collaboration, issue investigations through PRTS, and executing validation plans across bench, integration,

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Software Engineering or Computer Science.
• Graduating between Dec 2026 – Jun 2027.
• Must be able to work in Southeast Michigan and have a valid US driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support development, validation, and release of embedded controller software and calibrations.
• Create and maintain product plans and track milestones for on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to align requirements and resolve issues.
• Lead and support product issue investigations through PRTS, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Create and execute controller validation plans across bench, integration, safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory testing.

Skills

Embedded software

ECU development

Cross-functional collaboration

Root-cause analysis

Automation/scripting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

PRTS

Job description

The Role:

The Software Design Release Engineer (SW DRE) supports the integration, validation, and release of hardware, software, and calibration for electronic control units (ECUs). As the steward of assigned ECUs, this role partners with cross-functional teams and suppliers to coordinate product plans, resolve issues, and support vehicle build and production milestones.

The SW DRE also manages software-related Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS) issues and helps drive timely corrective actions. This role offers the opportunity to build technical engineering, project management, and collaboration skills while contributing to the delivery of high-quality automotive software solutions.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

• Support the development, validation, and release of embedded controller software and calibrations for development, production, and service applications.
• Create and maintain product plans, track program milestones, and communicate status to support the on-time delivery of high-quality controller products.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to align requirements, review designs, and resolve technical issues.
• Lead and support product issue investigations through the Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS), including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Create and execute controller validation plans, coordinating testing activities such as bench, integration, safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory testing.
• Manage software, calibration, and controller part numbers throughout the product lifecycle to support product releases.
• Support controller and system safety investigations, quality improvement initiatives, and continuous process improvement efforts.
• Partner with suppliers, manufacturing plants, and engineering teams to support program launches, issue resolution, and successful product delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science
• Must be graduating between Dec 2026 – June 2027
• Must be able to work in Southeast Michigan
• Must have a valid US drivers license
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formula SAE, Baja SAE, AutoDrive, FIRST Robotics, VEX Robotics, EcoCAR, or other automotive, robotics, or hands-on engineering project experience or clubs
• Basic knowledge of software verification/validation processes
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
• Experience with product development, validation, or release processes in automotive, aerospace, robotics, or other embedded systems industries.
• Basic knowledge of embedded control systems, hardware/software integration, or electronic control units (ECUs).
• Basic knowledge of vehicle communications networks (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and diagnostic concepts.
• Familiarity with engineering processes such as Agile development, functional safety, cybersecurity, or systems engineering.
• Experience using data analysis, scripting, automation, or Generative AI tools to improve engineering workflows.
• This position may require legally operating a motor vehicle on an infrequent basis

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.)

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI or Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

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.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

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