About the posting
“DUTIES: Prototyping and executing software tasks spanning the entire software development lifecycle, such as requirements analysis, design coding, support of defect resolution, and production release.”
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Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 13, 2026.
Pay in context
General Motors does not list pay for this role. 21 percent of software engineering postings in Detroit, MI area do; their median is $224,000.
How long it has been open
Posted Oct 12, 2026, 12 days ago, and seen on General Motors' careers page today.
At 12 days old, it is under the 26-day median.
General Motors' postings we have seen close took a median of 5 days.
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Seniority
Level: senior.
Place and cost of living
On site in Detroit, MI area; prices in MI run 4 percent below the US average.
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Job Description
DUTIES: Prototyping and executing software tasks spanning the entire software development lifecycle, such as requirements analysis, design coding, support of defect resolution, and production release. Design, develop, implement, and debug software in embedded C. Lead cross functional teams in the design, creation and deliver software for embedded controls systems for the infrastructure layers including HWIO, BSW, Complex Drivers, SUMs, and other. Test and demonstrate software functionality and readiness in prototype benches. Ensure common solutions across all GM owned software. Document requirements for design solution and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality. Utilize automated test tools in build environments and benches to verify functionality of the developed software. Coordinate and collaborate with specialized teams such as Systems, Safety, Electrical Architecture, Cybersecurity, Software Defined Vehicle, Calibration and Vehicle Performance. Support of root cause analysis and debugging. Collaborate and lead meetings with suppliers to develop micro, peripheral, and ECU specific solutions for new technology. Lead 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. Hybrid Work Policy – 3 days In-Office, 2 Days Remote – Must be able to report to local office.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field of study and Five (5) years of experience as a Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer or related role. Five (5) years of experience with the following: Embedded software development; Configuration management software including IBM Synergy; Embedded compiler, linker, debugging tools, and software such as Lauterbach, ETAS INCA, CANalyzer, oscilloscopes, and other general lab equipment; Test Driven Development and Behavior Driven Development; AUTOSAR compliant Infrastructure and Firmware software development; and Code Quality Analysis and debugging, including test case coverage and quality metrics.
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