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Senior Software DRE-April 2024
Warren
Apr 30, 2025
ABOUT GENERAL MOTORS
We are committed to advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all as we transition from automaker to platform innovator.
10,000+ employees
Consumer Goods & Services, Technology
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About Senior Software DRE

  Job Description

  Work Arrangement ​​:

  Hybrid :This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Global Technical Center - Cole Engineering Center Tower, Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum.

  The Role:

  The Senior Software Design Release Engineer (SW DRE) position will be responsible for sourcing (if applicable), validating, and releasing brake controller software for production. The SW DRE is the single point contact between GM and the controller supplier for all software deliverables. You will be responsible for creating, communicating, and leading various types of product plans and ensuring the on-time delivery of a brake control system software and calibration datafiles. There will be focus on ensuring an integrated ART solution is thoroughly validated end-to-end (from supplier, through vehicle, and to the end customer). Additionally the Senior SW DRE will be responsible for troubleshooting software related issues. You will be a member of an Agile deployment scrum team. This role requires a balanced mix of technical engineering and leadership skills, where you will have a high level of responsibility for program delivery and communication level to all levels of leadership within the company.

  What You’ll Do:

  Deliver a fully integrated software and calibration package that is on-time with quality to one or more vehicle programs under development

  Lead the end-to-end software development process during sourcing (if applicable), Product Development Team (PDT) and engineering review meetings, problem resolution during vehicle development and drive continuous improvement opportunities to reduce controller warranty

  Oversee the delivery of fully validated software by mapping requirements to validation procedures and create validation test plans

  Support engineering change management activities and release of software datafiles for development, production, and service life of the program

  Collaborate with Agile teams and component suppliers to continuously refine, prioritize, and deploy system features

  Responsible for investigating and resolving software-related issues, managing sourcing technical document preparation (as applicable), providing technical expertise during the sourcing process (as applicable), tracking status of software readiness, and communicating software readiness and validation testing status to key stakeholders, including program management and VMEC leadership

  Train, coach, mentor other team members of the scrum team on the role of on the role of a Software DRE

  Occasional domestic travel to vehicle assembly plants, supplier vendors, and other sites may be required

  Additional Job Description

  Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other equivalent Engineering Degree

  Minimum 5+ years of Automotive Engineering experience

  Demonstrates proficiency in these skills: taking initiative, working towards results, solving problems, and analyzing issues particularly where the problems are unusual and sophisticated, dealing with ambiguity, planning, and organizing including shown skills in project management, building relationships, collaboration and teamwork, critical thinking, experience leading meetings

  Demonstrated proficiency comprehending software requirements

  Must be capable of providing component specific direction to new engineers and supplier resident engineers

  Proficient knowledge of software verification/validation processes

  This position requires legally operating a motor vehicle on a daily basis

  What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  Master’s degree in an engineering field

  5+ years of DRE experience

  Experience in the GM product release and specification process

  Experience with customer interface technologies

  In-depth knowledge of vehicle serial data communications

  Knowledge of relevant domain systems (brakes, steering, body, suspension, or driveline)

  Knowledge of OBD II and Functional Safety for Road Vehicles (ASIL)

  Knowledge of Agile software development principles

  Driving a GM vehicle is an essential function of the role:

  “This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review. ”

  “GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.”

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

  About GM

  Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

  Why Join Us

  We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

  Benefits Overview

  The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;

  • Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

  • Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;

  • Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;

  • Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;

  • Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

  Diversity Information

  General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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

  Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

  GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​

  We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about:

  Our Company (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/working-at-gm/)

  Our Culture

  How we hire​​​​​​​ (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/how-we-hire/)

  Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.

  Explore our global location s

  The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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