Senior Software Engineer

General Motors; Milford Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Milford, Michigan seeks a Senior Software Engineer to develop embedded software for high‑voltage battery controls in VMEC, including WCSR, with emphasis on safety and traceability. You will design, implement, test, and document software aligned to MISRA and automotive standards.

The role demands 5+ years in embedded software or controls, strong C/C++, Python, and testing (SiL/HiL and vehicle level). Hybrid work policy: 3 days in‑office, 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of embedded software/controls experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python and testing methodologies (SiL/HiL).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality embedded software for VMEC – High Voltage Battery WCSR.
• Ensure MISRA compliance and safety requirements throughout the software lifecycle.
• Design, implement, test, and document control software with traceability.
• Collaborate with Systems, Safety Validation and SDV teams to integrate solutions.

Skills

Embedded software

System design

Diagnostics strategies

C/C++

Python scripting

HiL testing

Vehicle testing

CI/CD

DevOps

Agile Scrum

AI-driven diagnostics

Education

BS in ECE/CS/ME

MS in ECE/CS/ME

Job description

Senior Software EngineerSkip to main content#Senior Software Engineer page is loaded## Senior Software EngineerApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Milford, Michigan, United States of Americatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-202617613**Job Description****DUTIES:** Deliver high-quality software for embedded controls systems in the electrification space specifically for VMEC - High Voltage Battery Wired/Wireless Communication and Sensing (WCSR). Ensure SW deliverables on time and with quality in support of Wired and Wireless Battery Management Systems. Ensure compliance with safety requirements government regulations and GM-internal policies (e.g. MISRA guidelines). Adhere to good software design principles utilizing design patterns and understanding supervisory controls architecture and hardware abstractions for effective software solutions. Design develop and implement Physics and Controls requirements to continuously improve software for mechatronic controls diagnostics strategies and controller communication. Maintain an understanding of Ethernet standards and its application and automotive communication protocols like CAN LIN ARXML. Test and demonstrate software functionality and readiness ensuring hardware agnostic solutions across all GM owned software. Document requirements for design solutions and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality ensuring traceability. Utilize automated test tools in build environments test benches and vehicles to verify functionality at the Controller System and Vehicle level. Lead and provide guidance to your Agile Scrum team members fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Coordinate with various departments outside your organization such as Systems and Safety Validation Electrical Architecture Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Calibration and Vehicle Performance. Embrace software development methodologies to ensure Software Built In Quality promoting early bug detection and facilitating collaboration between developers testers and non-technical stakeholders. Familiarize and work efficiently with Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles leveraging them to create optimized and modular software solutions. Utilize CI/CD pipelines for efficient development testing and deployment of software solutions with a solid understanding of DevOps principles. Develop AI-driven diagnostics and predictive analytics to enhance fault detection prognostics and anomaly detection within embedded control systems. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.**REQUIREMENTS**: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study. Five (5) years of experience as an Embedded Software Engineer, Embedded Controls Engineer or related occupation. OR Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study. Two (2) years of experience as an Embedded Software Engineer, Embedded Controls Engineer or related occupation. Two (2) years of experience with the following: Embedded software development; System design diagnostics strategies and control systems for embedded software applications; Testing strategies including SiL HiL and Vehicle-Level testing frameworks; C C++ programming and Python scripting; Diagnostics strategies software verification and validation methodologies; and Software testing environments.