Lead Manufacturing Software Developer

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Software Application Developer to build and support software for validating vehicle electrical systems in manufacturing. This role focuses on improving applications that support electrical testing and quality in assembly plants.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related field and over 7 years of experience in software development. This position is onsite at the Warren Tech Center, with potential travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience with technical leadership.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, C#, or Java.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain vehicle electrical testing software.
• Troubleshoot software and system issues in manufacturing.
• Mentor less-experienced developers and drive project priorities.

Skills

Software development experience

Leadership in software projects

Programming in C, C++, C#, Java

Debugging complex systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub

Jira

Visual Studio

Job description

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

Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Software Application Developer to build and support the software applications used to validate vehicle electrical systems in manufacturing environments. This role helps ensure vehicles are tested, verified, and built correctly across GM assembly plants globally.

You will work across manufacturing, software, IT, validation, and plant teams to develop and improve applications that support electrical testing, issue resolution, and first-time quality.

This is a hands‑on technical leadership role for someone who enjoys solving complex software problems in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and mentoring other developers along the way.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications used in vehicle electrical testing and manufacturing validation
• Troubleshoot and root‑cause software and system issues affecting manufacturing test processes
• Support application validation on benches, development hardware, and vehicles
• Partner with manufacturing, IT, product engineering, and plant teams to deploy reliable solutions
• Lead technical problem‑solving across multiple projects and help drive priorities to completion
• Mentor and support less‑experienced developers through technical challenges and best practices
• Contribute to continuous improvement of manufacturing software tools, processes, and system performance
• Help ensure software solutions integrate effectively with plant and enterprise systems

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Significant professional experience in software development, typically 7+ years, with demonstrated technical leadership
• Strong programming experience in one or more languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, or similar
• Proven ability to debug and troubleshoot complex systems, including interactions between software and physical components
• Experience developing or supporting software in manufacturing, industrial, test systems, embedded‑adjacent, or similar technical environments
• Experience working in cross‑functional environments with technical and non‑technical stakeholders

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with automotive manufacturing, end‑of‑line testing, or vehicle diagnostics
• Familiarity with CAN, UDS, DoIP, or similar communication protocols
• Exposure to firmware, hardware‑integrated software, or embedded systemsFamiliarity with GitHub, Jira, and Visual Studio
• Experience with vehicle electrical systems, validation systems, or plant‑floor applications
• Experience supporting production‑critical applications in high‑availability environments
• Experience in an assembly plant or industrial operations setting

Additional Information

• This role is based onsite at Warren Tech Center
• Up to 10% domestic and international travel may be required

If you’re excited about building software that connects digital systems to physical products, and want to play a key role in the future of manufacturing, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t match every qualification.

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