Senior Software Quality Lead - Steering at General Motors

Markham, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, Automotive SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Software, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of embedded software development experience, preferably in the vehicle dynamics domain
Working experience with C, Python and Robot framework
Demonstrated experience on SIL/HIL or other virtual environments and associated tools and platforms
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team
Excellent time management, oral and written communication skills
Experience with automotive software standards, test methods/procedures, and build processes; behavior-driven development and test-driven development (TDD and BDD)
Experience working in an agile environment
Experience with software configuration management processes and tools (eg: Atlassian Jira, Optimus, Git Suites, etc.)
Experience working with software development and testing tools and pipelines, using BDD methods
Knowledge of the software development process
High analytical ability and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on schedule
Must be legally allowed to work in Canada and able to travel to the US

Responsibilities

Own the Solution Assurance strategy for the VMEC steering controls software products by defining and maintaining the testing roadmap
Lead Built-in-Quality (BiQ) improvement initiatives and metrics development for the Steering ART
Proactively work with ART Leadership team to strategize short-term and long-term actions as relevant to quality improvement and update backlogs
Own quality metrics and testing results, by frequent analysis of the data and guiding the ART, Software Quality Assurance scrum and other scrum teams to improve their software products iteratively
Continuously engage with all the internal and external stakeholders to stay up-to-date on the latest enterprise-level best practices for software development and contribute to the vision of software development life cycle requirements
Champion cross-functional process improvements with other organizations and teams contributing to the software products
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the Software Quality Assurance scrum, as well as other ART members
Guide and ensure proper practices of Behavior Driven Development (BDD) methodology, including development of Behavior Technical Specifications (BTS)
Own the test scripts development, software regression test result triage and troubleshooting, at different levels of test pyramid
Communicate vision, roadmap, and improvement opportunities to the leadership team
Provide clear visibility into ART progress, risks, and issues for leadership and stakeholders, focused on Testing/Quality metrics and milestones
Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks and implementing actionable enhancement plans, leveraging embedding practices for Built-In Quality, DevOps, and CI/CD
Directly lead the team’s progression toward Co-Simulated virtual testing in nightly build environments by monitoring reports and dashboards daily, and engaging the Software Quality teams to resolve issues
Bring an innovative, agile mindset to help the team re-think its testing methodologies & processes
Provide leadership and technical mentorship to junior Software Quality Assurance team members, and serve as a reviewer of their test plans
Participate in the Agile Team and Agile ceremonies as required
Interface with GM internal teams – Co-sim integration team, Calibrators, Vehicle Integration Teams, etc

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software Quality AssuranceBuilt-in-QualityBehavior Driven DevelopmentBDDBehavior Technical SpecificationsBTSTest ScriptsRegression TestingTest PyramidDevOpsCI/CDAgileScrumMetrics Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or hybrid?

This is a hybrid position, requiring the successful candidate to report to Markham Elevation Centre (MEC) three times per week at minimum.

What education and experience are required for this role?

A Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Software, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience is required, along with 5+ years of embedded software development experience, preferably in the vehicle dynamics domain.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What leadership responsibilities does this role involve?

The role involves providing technical leadership and mentorship to the Software Quality Assurance scrum team and other ART members, leading the team’s progression toward Co-Simulated virtual testing, and championing cross-functional process improvements.

What kind of company culture or work environment is promoted?

The role promotes a culture of continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks, implementing enhancement plans, and leveraging practices for Built-In Quality, DevOps, and CI/CD, with an emphasis on an innovative, agile mindset.

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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