The Senior Software Engineer will lead full life cycle software development for control and optimization applications, collaborating with teams and stakeholders to implement solutions and enhancements.
Description
Senior Software Engineer - Controls Engineering Tools
The software development role actively engages in the full life cycle application development including the design, code, test, documentation, training and end user support of controls based and/or optimization applications. This involves engineering analysis, architectural design and implementation of specialized automotive calibration and statistical software tools. The position requires creativity and initiative as well as a high level of independent judgment and technical leadership skills. Lead the development as well as implement major feature enhancements and architectural redesigns for embedded controls-based software applications in support of calibration optimization and calibration management engineering activities. Work collaboratively and effectively on team projects, including remote development team members .
Responsibilities:
Minimum Skills and Experience:
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
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}.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Senior Software Engineer - Controls Engineering Tools
The software development role actively engages in the full life cycle application development including the design, code, test, documentation, training and end user support of controls based and/or optimization applications. This involves engineering analysis, architectural design and implementation of specialized automotive calibration and statistical software tools. The position requires creativity and initiative as well as a high level of independent judgment and technical leadership skills. Lead the development as well as implement major feature enhancements and architectural redesigns for embedded controls-based software applications in support of calibration optimization and calibration management engineering activities. Work collaboratively and effectively on team projects, including remote development team members .
Responsibilities:
- Performs complex design analysis, hands-on software development as well as leads small agile teams related to optimization and embedded controls
- Work with GM calibration leads to identify, capture and refine system requirements.
- Lead, coordinate and participate in architecture, requirements, design, code, and test case reviews.
- Leads and generates technical solutions including specifying of requirements, functional decomposition, analysis, development, and testing for current, new, and major programs
- Interact with internal customers, vendors and external organizations to refine understanding of requirements and identify innovation opportunities
- Provide, communicate, and support common best practices among software community
- Performs as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for at least one platform or application component
Minimum Skills and Experience:
- 5+ years' experience in full life cycle software engineering.
- BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering (MS preferred)
- Strong background leading agile teams as Scrum Manager / Scrum Leader and Product Owner
- Strong work experience in object-oriented programming and C#/.NET framework/. NET
- Experience in C, C++, Java, or Python programming.
- Knowledge of VeSCoM release process, SPR, SPD, GEPICS
- Strong knowledge and integration experience with various calibration development environments across GM (SIL, SOLE, HIL, BSL, GPS DYNO, PMD, Chassis DYNO)
- Strong background in ASAM, Modelica FMI/SSP, SAE standards as related Measurement, Simulation, Data Collection and Controls
- Understanding of Automotive controls lifecycle (Controls requirements, algorithm development, coding, calibration, validation, release, flashing, and field updates)
- Knowledge of embedded programming in C or Matlab / Simulink, communication protocols and tools, data optimization methods and analysis, control systems development
- High level of organizational and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and in team environment
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
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}.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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 believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Top Skills
.Net
Asam
C
C#
C++
Fmi
Java
Matlab
Modelica
Python
Simulink
Ssp
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