Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Telematics

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an embedded C++ software engineer to develop safety-critical software for the telematics control unit, spanning embedded systems, vehicle communications, diagnostics, cloud-connected services, and cellular/telephony behaviors. You will move between architecture discussions, in-vehicle debugging, and supplier collaboration to ship reliable software that works in the real world.

The role emphasizes tackling deep root-cause analysis, balancing reliability and performance,

Qualifications

• BS in CS/CE or related field with 4–6 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Strong C++ in embedded or systems-level environments
• Experience on automotive embedded systems and CAN basics
• Familiar with cloud-connected systems and cellular/telephony protocols
• Ability to translate requirements into software architecture and plans
• Experience diagnosing defects and driving corrective action through closure

Responsibilities

• Lead development of technical solutions for current and major programs, including requirements, design, implementation, test strategy, and issue resolution
• Drive software design for the system team and lead anomaly investigations and verification
• Perform complex design analysis balancing performance, safety, maintainability, and scalability
• Develop embedded C++ software on telematics units including safety-critical components
• Debug software and system behavior in vehicle, lab, and integration environments
• Collaborate with suppliers for end-to-end resolution and validation follow-through
• Promote common engineering best practices across the team
• Act as SME for at least one platform area and support architectural reviews

Skills

Strong C++ development

Embedded systems

CAN & vehicle comms

Cloud-connected systems

Design analysis & architecture

Debugging complex defects

Clear technical communication

Autonomy with escalation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Engineering or related

Tools

Automotive telematics tools

Embedded Linux (preferred)

Job description

General Motors is seeking an embedded C++ software engineer to develop safety-critical software for the telematics control unit, spanning embedded systems, vehicle communications, diagnostics, cloud-connected services, and cellular/telephony behaviors. You will move between architecture discussions, in-vehicle debugging, and supplier collaboration to ship reliable software that works in the real world.

The role emphasizes tackling deep root-cause analysis, balancing reliability and performance,