Staff Embedded Real-Time Automotive Software Lead

generalmotors; Newark Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an experienced Software Architect for embedded control products. The role focuses on leading software development, coordinating calibration and hardware teams, and serving as the main interface with vehicle program teams and partners.

The candidate will refine the team backlog, participate in key meetings, and provide technical leadership to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of VMEC embedded controls. Hybrid in-office 3 days, 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 7 years of experience as Software Architect/Lead/ Senior Software Engineer or 5 years with a Master's degree.
• 5 years of experience in real-time embedded software systems including controller hardware, sensor/actuator design, algorithm design, software development, calibration, integration testing and validation, electrical architecture design, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure development and release plans adhere to engineering standard work for on-time, high-quality delivery of VMEC embedded control products.
• Identify and resolve coordination issues between calibration teams and hardware DRE.
• Act as integration manager and primary interface with customers and development partners for the product.
• Refine, maintain and prioritize the team backlog; lead or support standard meetings.
• Provide technical leadership ensuring issue resolution and direction for the product.

Skills

Embedded systems

Real-time

Project management

AUTOSAR

Calibration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

General Motors is seeking an experienced Software Architect for embedded control products. The role focuses on leading software development, coordinating calibration and hardware teams, and serving as the main interface with vehicle program teams and partners.

The candidate will refine the team backlog, participate in key meetings, and provide technical leadership to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of VMEC embedded controls. Hybrid in-office 3 days, 2 days remote.