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General Motors

Software Engineer - Early Career

General Motors, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Eligibility and Work Arrangement GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.

Locations:

Austin, Texas - GM IT Innovation

Mt. View, California - Mountain View Technical Center

Warren, Michigan - GM Global Technical Center – Cole Engineering Center

Milford, Michigan - General Motors Proving Grounds

Pontiac, Michigan - Engineering Center

The Role We are seeking creative, highly motivated engineers with passion and expertise in controls and software for the position of software engineer within GM’s Vehicle Software and Electronics Engineering group.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge software solutions including the Software-Defined Vehicle solutions that are revolutionizing the automotive industry. You will design, implement, test and architect software solutions for functionality deployed across our vehicle portfolio and vehicle ecosystem, from Low level SW, embedded SW, Digital SW, Offboard SW (Cloud, Edge).

In this role, you will directly impact the GM vehicles that drive down the road and improve our customer experience! Your work will contribute directly to GM's vision of a world with ZERO Crashes, ZERO Emissions, and ZERO Congestion.

What You’ll do

Deliver high-quality software solutions for embedded Controls systems (EVs, engine, transmission, chassis, brakes, etc..) or vehicle ecosystem, Vehicle Digital Experience, Vehicle Software Updates or Mobile Apps

Design, development and implementation of Physics and Controls requirements to continuously improve software for mechatronic controls and diagnostics strategies as well as controller communication or software for vehicle functions and enhancements using embedded development frameworks in Android, QNX and Linux environments

Adhere to best software design principles, utilizing design patterns and understanding supervisory controls architecture and hardware abstractions for effective software solutions

Test & demonstrate software functionality & readiness

Supply common solutions across all GM owned software

Document requirements for design solutions and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality

Utilize automated test tools in build environments, benches, and vehicles to verify functionality of the feature at the Controller, System and Vehicle level

Function as an inclusive Agile Scrum team member to deliver software solutions

Have voice in software planning events, share ideas & learnings and help teach/train others

Required Qualification

Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Must be graduating between December 2025 and August 2026

Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

Skilled in Python scripting, Rust, ETAS, INCA, MDA, and other software tools used for the development and/or testing of software

Skilled in a programming language, preferably C/C++

Experience with JIRA, GIT, and Agile software development framework

Experience with bootloader, embedded operating systems, controller communications and/ or diagnostics

Knowledge of AUTOSAR standards and methodology

Knowledge and experience with CAN, LIN, ARXML, or Ethernet communications protocol

Software architecture principles and best practices

Formula SAE, Ecocar, or other Automotive related experience/clubs

Customer-centric focus with solution development

Compensation The compensation is determined in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary offered will vary based on factors relevant to the position and geography.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

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

What you’ll get from us (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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