Senior HW/SW Systems Architect - Automotive Platform

General Motors; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors seeks a Technical Specialist - HW/SW integration for the SDV 2.0 Aggregator supporting the Ultifi platform. You will plan, lead and execute SDV 2.0 hardware‑software as a product, guiding internal teams and suppliers with quantitative and qualitative data to solve complex problems.

You’ll drive software and systems solutions, coordinate architecture across design, validation and delivery milestones, and lead ECRs to release software while collaborating with PMs and suppliers in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years applying microprocessor based controllers to automotive systems.
• Foundational understanding of software/hardware co-design and V&V processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills for complex systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication; able to influence across functions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as system architect interface between hardware design and software teams.
• Lead development and release of software content aligned with program milestones.
• Coordinate software timing plans to meet MRD dates and milestones.
• Maintain software functional component specifications.
• Participate in PDT meetings to integrate products into vehicles.
• Author and approve Engineering Change Requests for software releases.
• Drive resolution of software issues and coordinate with suppliers.

Skills

System architecture

Software architecture

Problem solving

Communication skills

Program management

Interpersonal influence

Hardware/software integration

Real-time control software

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in Hardware, Computer, Electrical, or Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Jenkins

dSPACE

INCA

Python

Job description

General Motors seeks a Technical Specialist - HW/SW integration for the SDV 2.0 Aggregator supporting the Ultifi platform. You will plan, lead and execute SDV 2.0 hardware‑software as a product, guiding internal teams and suppliers with quantitative and qualitative data to solve complex problems.

You’ll drive software and systems solutions, coordinate architecture across design, validation and delivery milestones, and lead ECRs to release software while collaborating with PMs and suppliers in a