Job Description
Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Global Tech Center in Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role:
The Vehicle Mechatronic Embedded Controls (VMEC) organization delivers customer-facing features using a disciplined approach to layered software architecture. The successful candidate is a recognized automotive technical expert who will lead the design, development, testing and implementation of embedded software in the secure vehicle access product area, with a specific focus on Digital Key.
What You'll Do
The successful candidate will embody GM's core values and behaviors, champion change, bring strategic focus to systemic issues, demonstrate learning agility, deal with ambiguity, and push the envelope without accepting the status quo.
- Influence, collaborate and build relationships with cross-functional teams to develop and execute the Secure Vehicle Access roadmap
- Engage with the Program, Product, Systems and Engineering teams to release robust Digital Key functionality across the GM portfolio on time and with high quality
- Provide technical leadership & vision; generate technical innovations
- Cultivate a collaborative and high-performing environment across organizational barriers, within GM and with suppliers
- Provide input & guidance as it relates to work priorities for the immediate GM/supplier engineering team
- Develop software designs that interact safely and efficiently in a complex environment; analyze and peer review software solutions
- Plan and negotiate software release schedule and content
- Support agile principles and practices, identifying and eliminating impediments
- Champion early adoption of new tools and processes
- Develop, coach and mentor team members
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math or Physics
- 8+ years of embedded software development experience in automotive industry
- Strong knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, Python
- In-depth knowledge of requirements engineering process (FMEA, Preliminary Hazard Analyses, Model Based System Engineering)
- Experience with automotive software standards, test methods/procedures and build processes (test-driven development and behavior-driven development (TDD and BDD))
- Experience with software configuration management processes and tools (eg: GIT Ecosystem, Jira)
- Experience with Vehicle Electrical Architecture’s standards (i.e. ISO 14229, Cybersecurity, Ethernet, CAN)
- Development or testing experience on SIL/HIL or other virtual environments
- Knowledge of controls theory and the software development process
- Prior Leadership/Supervisory experience in a technical environment with proven ability to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team.
- Experience managing multiple projects autonomously and with high accountability for results
- Experience with Lean/Agile principles
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Current or previous work experience at General Motors, automotive supplier
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics.
- Experience with vehicle development process and program execution milestones & deliverables
- Experience with vehicle electrical systems, cybersecurity (secure messaging, secure boot, secure debugging)
- Experience with relevant tools (e.g.: Matlab, Simulink, Vector, Intrepid, Rhapsody, Gears, Doors, ADO, RTC, etc.)
This role may be eligible for relocation benefits.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
- Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
- Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
- Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
- Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
- Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
- Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
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