Principal Engineer, Body Control Subsystem Architect at General Motors

Warren, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Electrical Engineering, or related degree
10+ years of experience in Embedded Software development and launching quality software into production
Demonstrated successful technical track record leading software development teams in complex system environments
Experience with safety critical development and testing in regulated environments (examples include FDA, FAA, Automotive, Aerospace)
Experience with real-time operating systems or middleware
Proficiency with C/C++

Responsibilities

Define and lead software bill of design and strategy for new technology and highly complex features for Body Controls Platform development with a focus on Occupant Protection, Occupant Position, Occupant Cabin Comfort, Lighting & Visibility, Secure Vehicle Access
Partner with Advanced Body Controls team, Systems team and SW Developer teams to enable layers of abstraction
Work across orgs to ensure that the joint architecture across the full stack is coherent and can solve relevant problems
Maintain alignment between senior leadership and engineering teams through effective executive communication
Maintain high-quality bar in projects from the start and champion quality improvements by implementing better technical practices
Work with other teams to define the subsystem level architecture and strategies for implementation
Initiate large projects with complex architecture, breaking it down to the right logical components so others can be utilized effectively
Improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, continuous integration, automated testing, issue tracking, and code reviews
Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentorship to Senior and Staff engineers as they propose, prototype, evaluate, and iterate solutions, as well as through their career progression
Lead large initiatives involving many stakeholders by driving impact analysis, and ensuring alignment with the larger architectural roadmap
Drive architecture standards, patterns, and principles

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Software

Software Architecture

Refactoring

Code Optimization

System Testing

Benchmarking

Debugging

Mentorship

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters

1908Year Founded

$486.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

Flexible Work Hours

Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.

Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.

Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.

GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.

GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.

Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.

Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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