Staff Embedded Software Engineer – Virtualization Tooling

General Motors

Software Engineer in Virtual Test Platforms assisting with virtualization technology for GM vehicles. Collaborating across teams and mentoring engineers in the development and support of embedded systems.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Rust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As Software Engineer on the Virtual Test Platforms team, help to define, implement, deploy and support virtualization technology products and services.
Collaborate with teams and engineers across GM.
Lead the technical strategy, architecture, and delivery of Virtual Tooling, emulator capabilities, simulation components, and supporting infrastructure.
Mentor and grow engineers across levels through design reviews, technical guidance, coaching, and example-setting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field OR equivalent work experience.
4+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on building and operating production systems.
Strong proficiency in at least one native programming language including C, C++ Rust, and a willingness to learn others.
Experience automating testing of low level, embedded or mobile products at scale.
Demonstrated ability to deliver smoothly and quickly as part of a team in an area with high ambiguity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++Rustvirtualization technologyproduction systemsautomated testingembedded systemsmobile productssimulation componentstechnical architecture

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringcoachingtechnical guidancedesign reviewsteam deliveryadaptabilitycommunicationleadershipproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science