Software Verification Engineer, AV Platform (Early Career)

General Motors; Milford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health & well-being benefits

Job summary

General Motors' AV Software Organization is seeking a Platform Software Verification Engineer to advance ADAS/AV testing across HIL, SIL, and VIL environments. You will design, implement, and execute tests for the AV/ADAS platform, analyze diagnostics from a full-vehicle perspective, and help triage issues to improve quality.

Collaboration with Software Infrastructure, hardware, and application teams is essential, and you will contribute to safety standards such as ISO 26262 and related

Qualifications

• Recent degree in CS/CE/EE or related field.
• Experience with Python, C, or C++.
• Understanding of software testing concepts.
• Familiarity with Linux environments.
• Exposure to CAN or Ethernet networks.
• Strong problem-solving and communication.

Responsibilities

• Support design and execution of software verification for AV/ADAS platform across HIL, SIL, and VIL environments.
• Run system and integration tests; analyze diagnostics from a full-vehicle perspective; help triage and debug AV Platform software issues.
• Assist in building, maintaining, and improving test environments and automation frameworks to increase coverage, reliability, and execution speed.
• Help ensure tests align with relevant safety and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 26262, SOTIF, FMVSS 111, FMVSS 127).
• Collaborate with Software Infrastructure, application, and Hardware teams to reproduce issues, gather logs, and support root-cause analysis for Linux/QNX-based AV Platform software.
• Participate in failure analysis activities (e.g., FMEA, root-cause investigations) and document findings clearly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test cases, tooling, and processes.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Linux

CAN

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Robot Framework

Vehicle Spy

CAPL

CANoe/CANalyzer

Job description

Job Description

The Role

General Motors is a global leader in advanced driver assistance . With Super Cruise hands‑free technology in more than 500,000 Super Cruise-equipped vehicles on the road, and over 700 million hands ‑ free miles driven, GM is proving that automation can be trusted, intuitive, and helpful. GM has the global reach to bring cutting ‑ edge advances to everyday drivers at an unprecedented scale. Join us to help deliver the next generation of safe and delightful personal autonomous vehicle experiences .

About the Organization

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 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.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Support the design, implementation, and execution of software verification for the AV/ADAS platform across HIL, SIL, and VIL environments.
• Run and monitor system and integration tests , analyze diagnostics from a full-vehicle perspective, and help triage and debug AV Platform software issues.
• Assist in building, maintaining , and improving t est environments and automation frameworks to increase coverage, reliability, and execution speed.
• Help ensure tests align with relevant safety and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 26262, SOTIF, FMVSS 111, FMVSS 127) and contribute to improving test metrics and coverage.
• Collaborate with Software Infrastructure, application, and Hardware teams to reproduce issues, gather logs, and support root-cause analysis for Linux/QNX-based AV Platform software.
• Participate in failure analysis activities (e.g., FMEA, root-cause investigations using Ishikawa/Fishbone analysis, A-B-A testing) and document findings in a clear, structured way.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test cases, tooling, and processes by incorporating feedback from senior engineers and cross-functional partners.

Required Qualifications (Minimum)

• Recently completed, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science , Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, C, or C++, through coursework, internships, research, or personal projects
• Basic understanding of software testing concepts such as test cases, regression testing, and test automation
• Familiarity with Linux development environments through classwork, labs, internships, or projects
• Exposure to vehicle or networked systems, including basic knowledge of CAN or Ethernet
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well on cross‑functional teams

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Hands‑on experience with HIL/SIL/VIL test environments , simulation benches, or lab‑based embedded test setups.
• Experience developing test automation using Python or similar scripting languages; familiarity with frameworks such as Robot Framework , or tools like CAPL and Vehicle Spy .
• Exposure to embedded Linux or QNX‑based systems , and/or real‑time operating systems (RTOS); familiarity with ROS in robotics or autonomy projects is a plus.
• Experience with n etwork and vehicle debugging tools such as Wireshark, CANoe /CANalyzer, INCA, or similar instrumentation platforms.
• Basic understanding of automotive communication protocols and diagnostics , such as CAN, Ethernet, SOME/IP, DDS, and UDS/ISO 14229.
• Familiarity with functional safety and safety‑of‑the‑intended‑functionality (SOTIF) concepts or standards (e.g., ISO 26262, SOTIF), gained through coursework or projects.
• Internship, research, or project experience in automotive, robotics, autonomy, or real‑time systems

Additional Requirements

May require a valid driver's license and the ability to operate test vehicles as part of certain validation activities.

Occasional travel between Milford Proving Ground and GM Global Technical Center - Warren and/or other GM sites may be required for bench, lab, or vehicle testing.

Ability to work in lab, bench, and vehicle environments, including time on or around test vehicles and HIL/VIL benches.

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.