Staff Software Engineer, Connectivity Quality Automation Lead

General Motors

Leader in software quality automation strategy for GM connectivity products, building scalable test frameworks and improving software quality in lab environments.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead the software quality automation strategy across GM connectivity software products
Lead development of automation strategy for hourly, daily, and weekly software builds
Design, build, and scale automation test software for lab environments, including benches, simulators, and hardware-in-the-loop style systems
Build reusable automation software and abstraction layers that simplify complex hardware and system interactions
Partner with connectivity domain owners to develop automated test coverage for key features and integrations
Integrate automation solutions into CI/CD pipelines to improve speed, repeatability, and release confidence
Collaborate with developers, quality teams, and cross-functional engineering groups to drive technical automation solutions
Improve test data, observability, and automation reporting to strengthen software quality visibility
Partner with stakeholders to integrate automation results with quality workflows and tools such as JIRA and XRAY
Lead technical deep dives, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-through for complex software issues
Drive continuous improvement in automation practices, lab efficiency, and overall software quality health

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related software subject area
7+ years of software development, test automation, or related technical experience
5+ years in a strong technical role with increasing ownership and leadership
High level experience in key connectivity domains such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, cellular, Digital Key, Ethernet, or CAN
Deep hands-on experience building automation test software, not just executing tests
Strong experience developing automation in lab environments that involve hardware, test benches, simulators, or integrated systems
Deep understanding of Python and or Robot Framework
Experience building scalable, maintainable, and reusable test automation
Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines
Working knowledge of automotive software architecture and system integration
Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills across software, hardware, and integration issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

automation strategytest automationPythonRobot FrameworkCI/CD pipelinesscalable test automationhardware-in-the-looptest benchessimulatorsroot cause analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor of Science degree