Senior Embedded Controls Software Engineer - Suspension

Description

The Role:

General Motors is seeking Senior Embedded Controls Software Engineers to help build next-generation suspension control systems from the ground up. This team owns brand-new software development, bringing key capabilities in-house for the first time.  This role  is best suited for someone who is well skilled in writing C code by hand and produces high quality production embedded software..  This role is also well suited for skilled software engineers who enjoy working in ambiguity, influencing technical direction, and building new capability in a fast-moving team.

You will work at the intersection of controls and software, developing embedded solutions that directly impact vehicle performance across GM’s portfolio.

Step into a role where you don’t just contribute but also create. You’ll play a key role in building supervisory control software for advanced suspension systems, shaping how these systems perform in real-world conditions.

This team operates with a start-up mindset inside GM—fast-moving, highly collaborative, and working through ambiguity to develop new capabilities. This role offers strong growth and long-term impact opportunities.

What you’ll Do:

Design, implement, and test embedded control software using hand-coded C (non-model-based, non-scripted)

Own software from architecture through implementation, testing, and release

Build and maintain robust unit and integration tests with strong traceability

Drive software quality, including maintainability, robustness, and MISRA compliance

Contribute to Agile development (story breakdown, reviews, demos, retrospectives)

Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues

Influence technical decisions and drive continuous improvement

Mentor team members and promote best practices

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Strong, current hands-on experience writing production code in C (non-scripting, non-model-based)

Ability to design, implement, and debug embedded software directly in C is required

Experience only interpreting auto-generated code (e.g., from MATLAB/Simulink) is not sufficient

5+ years of embedded software development experience

Experience with embedded systems testing (unit and integration)

Working knowledge of C++ and/or Python

Experience with version control (Git) and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira)

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Ability to work effectively in environments with evolving requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Experience with vehicle dynamics (suspension, steering, or braking)

Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink (in addition to—not instead of—hand coding)

Experience with automotive standards, diagnostics, or calibration tools

Experience in Agile/SAFe environments

Advanced degree in a related field

Familiarity with Jira, Git, and agile software development practices

Knowledge of BDD, TDD, diagnostics, calibration tools, and automotive development processes

Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical work

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role 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.)

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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