Entry Level Software Engineer

General Motors; Milford Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

General Motors in Michigan is seeking a Software Engineer student intern to join the Vehicle Software and Electronics Engineering group. You will design, implement, test and architect software across embedded and offboard systems, contributing to technologies from low level SW to cloud solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on development in C/C++, exposure to Android, QNX and Linux environments, and collaboration in an Agile Scrum team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science with graduation between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Must be able to work in southeast Michigan and full‑time (40 hours per week).
• Proficient in C, C++ programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality software for embedded controls systems across vehicle platforms and ecosystems.
• Design, implement, test and document software across Low level SW, embedded SW, Digital SW, and Offboard SW (Cloud, Edge).
• Work as part of an Agile Scrum team to plan, develop and demonstrate software functionality.
• Utilize automated test tools and link requirements to test cases to verify software at Controller, System, and Vehicle level.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Python scripting

Rust

JIRA

GIT

Agile

AUTOSAR

CAN

LIN

ARXML

Ethernet

Software architecture

Formula SAE/EcoCAR experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Embedded OS

CAN

LIN

ARXML

Ethernet

Job description

Job Description The Role

We are seeking creative, highly motivated engineers with passion and expertise in controls and software for the position of software engineer within GM’s Vehicle Software and Electronics Engineering group. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge software solutions including the Software‑Defined Vehicle solutions that are revolutionizing the automotive industry. You will design, implement, test and architect software solutions for functionality deployed across our vehicle portfolio and vehicle ecosystem, from Low level SW, embedded SW, Digital SW, Offboard SW (Cloud, Edge). In this role, you will directly impact the GM vehicles that drive down the road and improve our customer experience! Your work will contribute directly to GM's vision of a world with ZERO Crashes, ZERO Emissions, and ZERO Congestion.

What You’ll do

Deliver high‑quality software solutions for embedded Controls systems (EVs, engine, transmission, chassis, brakes, etc..) or vehicle ecosystem, Vehicle Digital Experience, Vehicle Software Updates or Mobile Apps Design, development and implementation of 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 using embedded development frameworks in Android, QNX and Linux environments. Adhere to best software design principles, utilizing design patterns and understanding supervisory controls architecture and hardware abstractions for effective software solutions. 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.

Required Qualification

Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Masters degree in one of the following areas: Computer Engineering or Computer Science Must be graduating between December 2026 and June 2027 Must be able to work in southeast Michigan Proficient in C, C++ programming language Able to work full‑time, 40 hours per week.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

• Skilled in Python scripting, Rust, 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 bootloader, embedded operating systems, controller communications and/ or diagnostics
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR standards and methodology
• 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

Work Arrangement & Location

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

Locations: Warren, Michigan – GM Global Technical Center – Cole Engineering Center Milford, Michigan – General Motors Proving Grounds. To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

Benefits

• 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

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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