Senior Software, AV Platform Core Test

General Motors; Milford (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an ADAS/AV Platform Senior Software Verification Engineer to lead the definition, implementation, and optimization of system testing for our ADAS software stack.

You will develop scalable test strategies, build hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, and vehicle-in-the-loop environments, and ensure safety and reliability in line with automotive standards. Hybrid work options may apply in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electronics, computer science, electrical engineering or a related technical degree.
• Minimum 6 years of professional technical experience.
• Minimum 3 years in Software Verification and Validation.
• Strong Programming skills in Python, CAPL, Vehicle Spy and Robot Framework.
• Good understanding of Vehicle networks like CAN and Ethernet.
• Knowledge of network analysis and debugging tools such as Wireshark, CANoe/CANalyzer, INCA, RAD Galaxy.
• Ability to translate requirements into test scenarios and scripts for vehicle simulations.
• Flexible, dependable and quick to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-coverage software testing for the ADAS/AV platform.
• Analyze diagnostics from a full-vehicle perspective to support triaging and debugging.
• Build and maintain HIL, SIL, and VIL testing environments.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 26262, SOTIF, FMVSS 111, and FMVSS 127 while improving coverage and metrics.
• Collaborate with Software Infra and application teams to develop new test cases.
• Work with Software Development and Hardware teams to debug Linux/QNX-based ADAS/AV Platform Software.
• Create test automation frameworks, scripts, and execute automated tests.
• Conduct test result analysis including FMEA and Ishikawa analysis.
• Assist in issue triaging, log analysis, and troubleshooting ADAS/AV Platform issues.

Skills

Python

CAPL

Vehicle Spy

Robot Framework

CAN

Ethernet

Wireshark

CANoe/CANalyzer

INCA

RAD Galaxy

QNX

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electronics/computer science/electrical engineering or related technical degree

Tools

ROS

Linux

RTOS

Job description

Job Description

At AV (Autonomous Vehicles) Software Organization within General Motors, we are working on developing cutting-edge ADAS and AV features for next-generation vehicles.

As the ADAS/AV Platform Senior Software Verification Engineer, you will play a crucial role in defining, implementing, and optimizing system testing to ensure the quality, safety, and reliability of the ADAS platform software.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-coverage software testing for the ADAS/AV platform.


• Analyze diagnostics from a full-vehicle perspective to support efficient triaging and debugging related to ADAS/AV Platform Software.


• Build and Maintain hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), and vehicle-in-the-loop (VIL) testing environments.


• Ensure compliance with legal standards and safety requirements, including ISO 26262, SOTIF, FMVSS 111, and FMVSS 127, while improving test coverage and metrics.


• Collaborate with Software Infra and application teams to develop new test cases, leveraging expertise in Service-Oriented Architecture, Middleware communication (Pub Sub/DDS/Subspace), diagnostics, Linux and QNX.


• Work closely with Software Development and Hardware teams to debug and root-cause issues within Linux/QNX-based ADAS/AV Platform Software.


• Create Test automation frameworks, develop test scripts, and execute automated tests to enhance validation efficiency.


• Conduct and assist with test result analysis, including FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (Ishikawa/Fishbone Analysis, A-B-A Testing).


• Assist in issue triaging, log analysis, and troubleshooting ADAS/AV Platform issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electronics, computer science, electrical engineering or a related technical degree


• Minimum of 6 years of professional technical experience


• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in Software Verification and Validation.


• Strong Programming skills in Python, CAPL, Vehicle Spy and Robot Framework.


• Good understanding of Vehicle networks like CAN and Ethernet.


• Knowledge of network analysis and debugging tools, Ex: Wireshark, CANoe/CANalyzer, INCA, RAD Galaxy.


• Ability to understand the requirements and transfer that into Test Scenarios, Situations / Tests, or testable scripts to be used in vehicle simulation environments.


• Flexible, dependable, self-initiative, and capable of learning new skills and technologies.


• Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate test vehicles

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have hands-on Experience with QNX or Linux based software systems and Embedded programming.


• Knowledge in ROS, Linux-based embedded systems, and RTOS environments.


• Excellent cross-collaboration and critical problem-solving skills.


• Experience in Unified Diagnostic Services (ISO 14229).


• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (Ethernet, DDS, CAN, SOME/IP)

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

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