About the position
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Software Engineer to join our team at GM Software & Services in the Diagnostics Hardware and Software department. In this role, you will act as the subject matter expert in software development, responsible for architecting and designing new diagnostic software solutions and their interfaces to GM vehicle electrical systems in the Service environment. This includes addressing the capabilities and requirements of the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture, along with programming, and cybersecurity software architecture requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment. You should demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. As a Staff Software Engineer - Flash Programming, you will play a critical role in defining the next generation of GM Programming software, libraries and tools. Your work will be conducted in a centralized engineering environment, where you will exercise the highest levels of creativity, initiative, and independent judgment. Join us in delivering innovative solutions and technologies that enhance the GM vehicle ownership experience and ensure the long-term satisfaction of our customers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge software solutions that enable efficient and accurate wired vehicle updates across the GM Dealership network and the GM Enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Lead wired programming software architecture development.
- Define and architect high-level flash programming software system applications, components, and their interfaces.
- Define the Service diagnostic tool roadmap for Flash programming.
- Define and coordinate the technical tasks for the development of in-house software and interfaces for vehicle diagnostics and programming applications internally and across functional teams.
- Technically lead software initiatives across the Diagnostics Hardware and Software Team.
- Responsible for GM diagnostic and programming software strategy to support GM vehicle architectures (i.e., SDV - Software Defined Vehicle, VIP - Vehicle Intelligence Platform, etc.).
- Architect and sustain future developments on software simulation tools used by the diagnostic scan tool, programming, and IT teams.
- Create/manage architecture diagrams/plans.
- Review/approve Engineering Change Requests that impact GM Service diagnostic tools/software globally.
- Stay up to date on company-wide and industry best practices and trends relevant to the position.
- Work closely with and support various teams inside and outside of GM globally: cybersecurity, product SDV engineering, service, suppliers/vendors, joint ventures, special projects, etc., on new technology solutions for service.
- Ensure all developers understand the big picture.
- Efficiently communicate technical issues/decisions to management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Software Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven expertise in C/C++, C#, Java and Python programming languages (C++ highly preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on diagnostic software applications and diagnostic tools.
- Experience in diagnostic strategy and software architect.
- Experience in Object-Oriented Programming.
- Knowledge of vehicle serial data protocols: CAN (ISO15765), UDS (ISO14229), DoIP (ISO13400), GMLAN, SAE J1850, and KWP2000.
- Experience reading vehicle communication logs collected from CAN bus loggers and Wireshark.
- Understanding of vehicle electrical architecture systems and standards.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
- Effective technical communication skills in English.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and root cause analysis skills.
- Excellent multi-functional communication and collaboration skills.
- Proven results in successful project execution.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related.
- Black Belt DFSS Certification.
- Experience in embedded software development and Flash programming.
- Experience in PC-based software development.
- Familiar with GM's Global Diagnostics Tool (GDS 2) and Service Programming System (SPS 2).
- Experience with vehicle Ethernet networking.
- Service Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related experience.
Benefits
- Company vehicle evaluation program.
- Relocation benefits may be available.
