Senior Software Engineer - Controls Engineering Tools

Job Description

Our Mission:
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

Senior Software Engineer - Controls Engineering Tools

The Senior Software Engineer role actively engages in the full life cycle application development including the design, code, test, documentation, training and end user support of embedded controls co-simulation applications. This involves engineering analysis, architectural design and implementation of specialized automotive as well as industry standards-based software applications. The position requires creativity and initiative as well as a high level of independent judgment and technical leadership skills. Lead the development as well as implement major feature enhancements and architectural redesigns for embedded controls software applications in support of co-simulation across cloud/desktop engineering environments. Work collaboratively and effectively on team projects, including remote development team members.

Responsibilities:

• Performs complex design analysis, hands-on software development as well as leads small agile teams related to co-simulation of embedded controls systems

• Work with GM systems leads to identify, capture and refine system requirements

• Lead, coordinate and participate in architecture, requirements, design, code, and test case reviews

• Interact with internal customers, vendors and external organizations to refine understanding of requirements and identify innovation opportunities

• Provide, communicate, and support common best practices among software community

• Performs as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for at least one platform or application component

Minimum Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in full life cycle software engineering

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering (MS preferred)

• Strong background leading agile teams as Scrum Manager / Scrum Leader and Product Owner

• Strong work experience in object-oriented programming (OOP) and C#/.NET framework/.NET

• Experience in C, C++, Java, or Python programming

• Strong background in ASAM, Modelica FMI/SSP, SAE standards as related Measurement, Simulation, Data Collection and Controls

• Understanding of Automotive controls lifecycle (Controls requirements, algorithm development, coding, calibration, validation, release, flashing, and field updates) 

• Knowledge of embedded programming, communication protocols and tools, data optimization methods and analysis, control systems development

• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Large Language Models and their application to engineering problems

• High level of organizational and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and in team environment

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Why Join Us

At GM, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles. You’ll work on cutting-edge antenna systems alongside some of the brightest minds in automotive and RF technology — with the resources to make an impact at scale. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and forward thinking. This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and help millions of customers around the world stay connected on the move.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. 

Benefits: 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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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.







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