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Entry Level Software Engineer

General Motors

Milford, MI, UShybrid

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Job Description The Role: We are seeking creative, highly motivated engineers with passion and expertise in controls and software for the position of software engineer within GM’s Vehicle Software and Electronics Engineering group.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge software solutions including the Software-Defined Vehicle solutions that are revolutionizing the automotive industry. You will design, implement, test and architect software solutions for functionality deployed across our vehicle portfolio and vehicle ecosystem, from Low level SW, embedded SW, Digital SW, Offboard SW (Cloud, Edge).

In this role, you will directly impact the GM vehicles that drive down the road and improve our customer experience! Your work will contribute directly to GM's vision of a world with ZERO Crashes, ZERO Emissions, and ZERO Congestion.

What You’ll do: • Deliver high-quality software solutions for embedded Controls systems (EVs, engine, transmission, chassis, brakes, etc..) or vehicle ecosystem, Vehicle Digital Experience, Vehicle Software Updates or Mobile Apps

• Design, development and implementation of Physics and Controls requirements to continuously improve software for mechatronic controls and diagnostics strategies as well as controller communication or software for vehicle functions and enhancements using embedded development frameworks in Android, QNX and Linux environments

• Adhere to best software design principles, utilizing design patterns and understanding supervisory controls architecture and hardware abstractions for effective software solutions.

• Test & demonstrate software functionality & readiness

• Supply common solutions across all GM owned software

• Document requirements for design solutions and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality

• Utilize automated test tools in build environments, benches, and vehicles to verify functionality of the feature at the Controller, System and Vehicle level

• Function as an inclusive Agile Scrum team member to deliver software solutions

• Have voice in software planning events, share ideas & learnings and help teach/train others

Required Qualification • Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Masters degree in one of the following areas: Computer Engineering or Computer Science

• Must be graduating between December 2026 and June 2027

• Must be able to work in southeast Michigan

• Proficient in C, C++ programming language

• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills): • Skilled in Python scripting, Rust, ETAS, INCA, MDA, and other software tools used for the development and/or testing of software

• Experience with JIRA, GIT, and Agile software development framework

• Experience with bootloader, embedded operating systems, controller communications and/ or diagnostics

• Knowledge of AUTOSAR standards and methodology.

• Knowledge and experience with CAN, LIN, ARXML, or Ethernet communications protocol.

• Software architecture principles and best practices

• Formula SAE, EcoCAR, or other Automotive related experience/clubs

• Customer-centric focus with solution development

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.)

Work Arrangement & Location: Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week, at minimum times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

Locations: • Warren, Michigan - GM Global Technical Center – Cole Engineering Center

• Milford, Michigan - General Motors Proving Grounds

  To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.  

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.  

• This job 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 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.

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 a

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