Entry Level Software Engineer
General Motors
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Job summary
General Motors in Michigan seeks a software engineer in its Vehicle Software and Electronics Engineering group. You will design, implement and test software for embedded controls across EVs, powertrain, and vehicle ecosystem, including offboard software.
The role emphasizes collaboration in an Agile team, adherence to design principles, and hands-on testing in diverse environments. Relocation may be available.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality software solutions for embedded controls and vehicle ecosystem.
- Design, implement, test and architect software across low-level, embedded, and offboard domains.
- Apply best software design principles and hardware abstractions.
- Test and demonstrate software functionality across controllers and vehicle levels.
- Collaborate within an inclusive Agile Scrum team and contribute to planning.
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Job description
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
This job may be eligible for relocation 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
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
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