Lead Manufacturing Software Application Developer (MSAD) - Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV

Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role

Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV is looking for innovators who are passionate about tackling meaningful work that will shape the future of the automotive industry. While there will be long days, tough moments, and challenges that push you to grow, you’ll find purpose in your work, flexibility to prioritize your family, and the support of a people-first culture. If you’re ready to grow, thrive, and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

WHY: The purpose of this role is to develop and maintain software applications for GM Manufacturing sites, ensuring that vehicles are built and verified correctly across all assembly plants globally. This role involves close collaboration with IT professionals, product engineering teams, electrical hardware engineers, and plant staff to develop innovative solutions that verify and validate electrical systems according to global standards. By working together, these teams enhance all electrical testing processes, empowering operators to efficiently build vehicles, quickly resolve build issues, and consistently achieve first-time electrical quality goals.

WHAT: As a Lead MSAD, you will develop, validate, and maintain application software for GM Manufacturing tools and processes.

HOW: Supporting the plants to make it happen for our customers.

The successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Tech Center on a full-time basis. This role requires up to 10% domestic and international travel.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

Design, develop and validate applications for all stages of electrical testing from fluid fill stations to full vehicle End-of-Line Testing

Code, maintain, and debug applications using various programming languages.

Lead and coach junior developers through technical hurdles, promoting growth

Be flexible, quickly supporting multiple different large scale projects on the fly.

Debug and root cause issues with vehicle electronic control units affecting testing applications using CAN (ISO15765), UDS (ISO14229), and DoIP (ISO13400) serial data protocols.

Perform application validation on System Benches, development hardware & vehicles

Work with IT teams to ensure seamless integration between business applications and IT infrastructure.

Support team members in system verification process, testing and validation of tools and systems that Manufacturing Software is running on.

Foster a forward-thinking work culture that embraces change and navigates future organizational and industry challenges.

Build and nurture strategic relationships across various functions including software, manufacturing, and program management to synergize efforts towards future innovations.

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Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Advanced experience in software development (preferably 10+ years).

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Advanced programming skills with C, C++, C#, and/or Java languages

Firmware development experience

Outstanding Software debugging and troubleshooting experience.

Ability to read and understand CAN (ISO15765), UDS (ISO14229), and/or DoIP (ISO13400) serial data protocols.

Knowledge of vehicle electrical and mechanical systems.

Knowledge of vehicle electrical architectures.

Ability to technically communicate effectively in the English Language.

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

PCB design experience

Familiarity with GitHub and Jira

Familiarity with End-of-Line Assembly Verification systems such as GTS.

Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio for software development.

Vehicle assembly plant/process experience.

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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 onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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.

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