Embedded Software Engineer

General Motors

Embedded Software Engineer responsible for software design in automotive systems. Working within a hybrid team to develop embedded solutions that enhance mobility and connectivity.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, development, implement, and debug of software in C (embedded C)
Design, create, and deliver software for embedded controls systems for the communication layer of the infrastructure software.
Test & demonstrate software functionality & readiness, ensuring hardware agnostic solutions across all GM owned software.
Ensure SW deliverables are on time and with quality in support of Infrastructure software expectation.
Ensure compliance with safety requirements, government regulations, and GM-internal policies (e.g., MISRA guidelines).
Document requirements for design solutions and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality ensuring traceability.
Utilize automated test tools in build environments and benches to verify functionality of the developed software.
Take opportunities to lead and provide guidance to Scrum team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Collaborate with specialized teams such as Systems, Safety, Electrical Architecture, Cybersecurity, Software Defined Vehicle, Calibration and Vehicle Performance.
Embrace software development methodologies to ensure Software Built In Quality, promoting early bug detection, and facilitating collaboration between developers, testers, and non-technical stakeholders.
Support of root cause analysis and debugging.
Collaborate with Suppliers to develop micro, peripheral, and ECU specific solutions for new technology.
Drive software quality improvements to determine if restructuring is needed to improve quality, maintainability, reusability, or other software improvements.
Troubleshoot code to resolve design deficiencies and develop solutions to resolve them.
Utilize CI/CD pipelines for efficient development, testing, and deployment of software solutions.
Master AI-driven software development, diagnostics and predictive analytics to enhance bug detection, prognostics, and anomaly detection ahead of time before releasing the software.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Engineering – Electrical, Computer, Computer Science or related field
3+ years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in embedded software development
Design, development, implement, and debug of software in C (embedded C)
Proficiency in testing strategies with hands-on experience in SiL, HiL , and Vehicle-Level testing frameworks.
Experience and use of configuration management and version control practices (Git, GitHub, etc.).
General understanding and knowledge of infrastructure and basic software (BSW) or AUTOSAR architecture and its components.
Proven ability to work independently under a tight, demanding schedule, also supporting customers of the embedded platform.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with sometimes incomplete requirements.
High level of analytical problem-solving skills where problems are unusual and difficult.
Ability to Participate in cross-functional scrum teams while demonstrating high level of collaboration and negotiation.
Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and trust. Lead by example.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cembedded Csoftware developmenttesting strategiesSiL testingHiL testingVehicle-Level testingconfiguration managementversion controlAUTOSAR

Soft Skills

analytical problem-solvingcollaborationnegotiationintegritytrustcommunicationinterpersonal skillsleadershipindependenceadaptability

Certifications

BS in EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer Science