Senior Software Developer - Test Framework

General Motors Company; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors Company seeks a Senior Software Developer - Test Framework to lead automation development across vehicle software testing. You will own automation features, develop Python and Robot Framework solutions, and collaborate with GM teams worldwide to enable scalable test automation.

The role combines hands-on coding with leadership, scrum participation, and mentorship, in a hybrid setup with on-site expectations in Sunnyvale, CA or Warren, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience.
• 5–7+ years of experience in software development with a focus on automation.
• Hands-on experience with open-source test automation tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Must pass a technical coding assessment.

Responsibilities

• Own automation features and initiatives based on customer requests with a focus on automotive serial data needs.
• Design and develop Python and Robot Framework based automation solutions scalable at the enterprise level.
• Represent the team in Test Framework discussions and reviews.
• Mentor teammates to build a capable automation development team.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and help refine backlogs.
• Drive process improvement and adoption of innovative automation techniques.

Skills

Python

Test automation

Software development

Communication skills

Coding assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Robot Framework

Job description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be onsite full-time to perform most effectively. The employee’s role enables them to work at their designated office of General Motors (Warren, MI or Sunnyvale, CA), with the expectation that the employee will be onsite at least 3 days a week.

The Role:

GM is developing the next generation of embedded platform software to deliver state of the art features to our customers, to achieve that goal our testing processes, tools, and infrastructure need to evolve along with it. We are looking for energetic engineers to help us deliver high quality test tools and infrastructure to ensure the success of our features.

As a Senior Software Developer - Test Framework at GM, you will help to lead a team developing automation solutions that will enable test automation of software across various stages of development and integration. This will include developing automation solutions and enablers that will encompass all systems and subsystems within the vehicle.

This exciting position is located in the central hub for developing automation enablers that will transform how GM develops and tests our software. The Senior Software Developer will take input from various customer teams and bring their need for automated testing of software to life. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with different business units all around GM and is terrific for technical and leadership growth!

• Own automation features and initiatives based on customer requests with a focus on automotive serial data related needs.


• Design and develop python and robot framework based automation solution scalable at the enterprise level.


• Represent the team in Test Framework technical discussions.


• Guide the team on the development of Python automation libraries that enable efficient and effective testing of the software that integrate into a global automation ecosystem.


• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members on best practices and standards.


• Work as a technical mentor to deliver the training and guidance required to develop a highly capable SW automation development team.


• Actively participate in team scrum meetings including backlog refinement, iteration planning, and retrospectives.


• Foster and maintain a positive and collaborative work environment while driving process improvement and innovative solutions.


• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in software automation domain.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5-7+ years of experience developing software solutions in popular programming languages, especially Python.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.


• Hands‑on test automation development expertise with in-depth knowledge of multiple open-source off-the-shelf tools for test automation.


• High level of verbal / written communication skills as well as working effectively with autonomy.


• Passing score on applicable technical coding assessment.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Deep understanding of vehicle on-board communication, automotive serial data protocols, vehicle electrical architecture and subsystem/features.


• Strong experience with developing Agentic AI systems and applications.


• Advanced degree in engineering or management/leadership.


• Experience of using and development on open-source automation framework such as Robot.


• 3+ years of experience in design, development and maintenance of automated test tools and test framework solutions.


• Previous exposure to working in a software development team practicing Agile/Scrum.

Additional Information:

This role may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

COMPENSATION:

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.

The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.

The salary range for this role is 125,200 to 192,700. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include 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 and more.