Sr. Software Design Release Engineer (SR SW DRE)

General Motors
Milford, MI

Description

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: Position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time but the general expectation is that the employee be onsite an average of three (3) days each week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and depending on the location needed for the role, it can be either Warren or Milford as directe d.

The Role:

The Senior Software Design Release Engineer will own the software as it impacts the customer and single point contact between GM, inhouse teams and the supplier, along with technical debugging and calibration/integration testing/releasing. Our software design and release teams are looking for candidates with SW development and releasing experience with strong hands-on vehicle debugging and issue triaging experience and know-how. You will be responsible for leading root cause initiatives on software and calibration related issues and ensure solutions are implemented in a timely manner, managing the releasing process from end-to-end.

This role requires a balanced mix of great technical engineering and leadership skills including independent judgement and self driven, 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 and with quality to one or more vehicle programs under development

Responsible for investigating and resolving software & calibration related issues, providing technical expertise to our organization, tracking status of software readiness, and communicating software readiness and validation testing status to key stakeholders, including program management and leadership.

You will debug/test knowledge, using NeoVi's, diagnosing DTCs

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

Support and engage with stakeholders such as Suppliers, Product Management, Program management, Vehicle Program teams, Purchasing, and/or Plants.

Support engineering change management activities (eMerge, PCEs, ECM, CNs) and release of software datafiles for development, production, and service life of the program

Train, coach, mentor other team members

Occasional domestic travel (10%) to vehicle assembly plants, supplier vendors, and other sites may be required.

Support software integration and implementation, design review meetings, software/calibration releases, testing, collaboration with requirement teams, etc.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following: Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering.

Minimum 5+ years of Automotive Engineering experience, and minimum 3+ years of direct software design release experience, managing software release cadences, requirements, test plans, etc.

Ability to read and analyze code in Embedded C

Electrical ECU HW development and debugging 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.

Vehicle Spy knowledge and experience in debugging/testing knowledge, using NeoVi's, diagnosing DTCs

Demonstrated proficiency comprehending software design, system/subsystem requirements, and vehicle system architecture.

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 the ability to legally operating a motor vehicle

DFMEA experience.

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

Master’s degree in an engineering field

Vehicle Access experience (bonus: Digital Key experience or seating controls experience)

Strong software knowledge, design, development/architecture.

3+ years of SW DRE experience

3+ years in controller integration

Experience in the GM product release and specification process

Experience with customer interface technologies

In-depth knowledge of vehicle serial data communications, diagnostics,

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

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

DFSS Black Belt Certified

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

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, H4 EAD, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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}.

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

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 believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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Posted 2026-02-02

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