Staff Software Engineer - LV Battery

General Motors LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle program

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors Company is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead LV battery management software for low-voltage systems. The role emphasizes architectural design, cross-functional collaboration, and SAFe-aligned process improvements within a hybrid work setting in Milford, MI.

You will mentor engineers, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure software quality across disciplines, with an expectation of strong leadership and continuous learning in a dynamic automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of software development, with embedded systems or automotive focus.
• Proficient in C or similar languages.
• Experience leading technical projects and strategic initiatives.
• Experience with battery management sensing software and AFEs.
• Knowledge of SAFe principles.
• Understanding enterprise data architecture concepts.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional leadership.
• Commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and development of LV battery sensing software.
• Drive process improvements in software development practices and tooling (SAFe).
• Mentor junior engineers and foster learning.
• Collaborate with hardware, QA, and product management to define requirements.
• Act as SME in LV battery software and contribute to technical roadmaps.
• Resolve complex technical issues through group problem-solving.
• Contribute to data architecture strategies for battery systems data.
• Ensure adherence to standards, safety regulations, and quality processes.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems

SAFe principles

Cross-functional leadership

Battery management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Master's degree in CS/EE

Job description

Job Description Work Classification: Hybrid: The successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI three times per week, at minimum, or as dictated by the business.

The Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of innovative battery management software solutions for low-voltage (LV) systems. This role demands a strong technical leader who can drive strategic initiatives, foster cross‑functional collaboration, and champion best practices in software engineering within a dynamic automotive environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead the architectural design and development of complex software for LV battery sensing systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in software development processes, tooling, and methodologies, incorporating best practices such as SAFe.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Collaborate extensively with cross‑functional teams, including hardware engineers, quality assurance, and product management, to define requirements and deliver integrated solutions.
• Act as a subject matter expert in LV battery software, contributing to strategic technical roadmaps and decision‑making.
• Identify and resolve complex technical problems through effective group problem‑solving techniques and innovative software coding solutions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of enterprise data architecture strategies relevant to battery system data.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality processes throughout the software development lifecycle.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a significant focus on embedded systems or automotive applications.
• Proven expertise in software coding, with strong proficiency in C or other relevant programming languages.
• Demonstrated experience in leading technical projects and initiatives, exhibiting strong strategic leadership.
• Prior experience with developing and leading battery management sensing software and expertise with different sensing AFEs.
• Extensive knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles and practices.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture concepts and their application in complex systems.
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills and the ability to facilitate effective group problem‑solving sessions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively across diverse teams (Cross‑Functional Leadership).
• A strong commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a significant focus on embedded systems or automotive applications.
• Prior low voltage battery or Tier One experience launching programs.
• Ability to use AI tools to accelerate product development.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, though which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies. 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}. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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