Staff Software Engineer

General Motors

Staff Software Engineer leading development and integration of GM automotive embedded control products. Coordinating engineering teams, suppliers, vehicle programs, and release delivery.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in real-time embedded software systems, including controller hardware design and algorithm design, while providing technical leadership and managing project lifecycles in the automotive industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Real-Time Embedded Software SystemsAUTOSAR Software ConstructsProject Management ExperienceVehicle ArchitectureTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Controller Hardware DesignSensor DesignActuator DesignAlgorithm DesignSoftware DevelopmentCalibrationIntegration TestingValidationElectrical Architecture DesignTroubleshooting Software Issues

Soft Skills

Issue ResolutionTechnical DirectionCoordination

Industry Keywords

Automotive Product LifecycleSoftware Driven VehicleIntegration ManagerVehicle Program TeamsCalibration TeamsValidation TeamsSuppliers

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure product development and release plans are created and executed according to engineering standard work
Deliver VMEC embedded control products on time and at high quality
Identify and resolve coordination issues between calibration, software DRE, SWIM, SWIL, and hardware DRE teams
Act as integration manager and primary interface with vehicle program teams, vehicle assembly plants, calibration teams, validation teams, and suppliers
Track and report deliverable status
Refine, maintain, and prioritize the team backlog
Lead or support standard meetings such as daily stand-ups and Software Execution Team Meetings
Provide technical leadership, issue resolution, and technical direction for assigned products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field, plus seven (7) years of experience as a Software Architect, Lead Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Technical Lead, or related occupation; OR Master's degree in one of these fields plus five (5) years of such experience
Five (5) years of experience in real-time embedded software systems, including controller hardware design, sensor and actuator design, algorithm design, software development, calibration, integration testing and validation, and electrical architecture design
Five (5) years of experience troubleshooting software and embedded controls issues
Three (3) years of project management experience including automotive product lifecycle
Three (3) years of experience with AUTOSAR software constructs and implementation
Three (3) years of experience with vehicle architecture and Software Driven Vehicle concept
Must be able to report to the local office
Applicants may be required to complete role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits available from day one
Total Rewards resources
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities