Staff Software Engineer - Embedded Software Platform

Virtualization and CI infrastructure

Define and evolve the platform used to build, test, and deploy virtualized vehicle software across embedded, simulation, and cloud environments.

Work may include enterprise CI/CD architecture, GitOps delivery on Kubernetes, Terraform and infrastructure-as-code patterns, progressive delivery and rollback, artifact flows, security and compliance integration, and observability for pipelines and simulation workloads.

Virtualization- specific basic qualifications

Experience designing or delivering CI/CD platforms for embedded, simulation, or cloud workloads.

Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Terraform or comparable infrastructure-as-code practices, and production cloud environments.

with embedded or simulation workflows such as vECUs, SIL, FMU, or SSP.

Ability to translate platform architecture into reusable automation, standards, and operational practices.

Continuous integration and quality gating

Architect traceable delivery flows that safely move software and related inputs from pull request through component, system, virtual, physical, and release validation.

Work may include GitHub Enterprise workflows, artifact promotion, dependency and configuration management, mainline protection, tiered quality gates, test-evidence policy, embedded and vehicle-level compatibility checks, release readiness, and pipeline-health metrics.

CI-specific basic qualifications

Experience architecting or implementing end-to-end CI/CD and quality-gating workflows for embedded software.

with GitHub Enterprise or comparable source-control and pipeline platforms, artifact repositories, and automated test evidence.

Understanding embedded and vehicle-system integration across ECUs, MCUs, SoCs, containers, networks, configuration, or calibration.

incorporating static analysis, security scanning, coverage, integration testing, simulation, or hardware-based validation into delivery controls.

Test-system modernization

Modernize large-scale embedded test systems so standardized, headless, automated testing can run repeatedly across virtual and physical environments.

Work may include test execution architecture, configuration and variation management, change-impact analysis, risk-based regression selection, test-result schemas and APIs, Databricks-enabled analytics, diagnostics, failure triage, and integration with CI/CD, test management, and issue-management workflows.

Specialization-specific basic qualifications

Experience architecting embedded test automation and build-to-test pipelines across virtual or physical environments.

with configuration and variation management, change-impact analysis, or risk-based regression testing.

modeling test results and integrating test execution with APIs, analytics platforms such as Databricks, diagnostics, or issue-management workflows.

Proficiency with engineering automation tools such as Linux, Git, Python, Bash, Robot Framework, containers, or infrastructure as code.

Build-system modernization

Modernize embedded build and test infrastructure by creating scalable, reproducible, secure, and developer-friendly workflows. Work may include transitioning legacy Make or shell orchestration to Bazel, developing reusable rules, macros, toolchains, platforms, and repository standards, migrating firmware and generated code, integrating build systems with CI/CD and release processes, improving caching and parallelism, and evaluating AI-assisted engineering workflows with measurable outcomes.

Build System-specific basic qualifications

Experience building and maintaining production software systems, with proficiency in Python and at least one additional engineering-tooling language.

in automotive, embedded, safety-related, calibration, or systems-engineering environments.

migrating Make or shell-based build orchestration to Bazel or a comparable scalable build system.

with embedded cross-compilation, toolchains, generated code, firmware, build reproducibility, or CI/CD integration.

Define target-state architecture, phased roadmaps, and implementation priorities for the assigned capability.

Lead architecture reviews, technical working sessions, design decisions, and cross-functional alignment.

Identify manual handoffs, duplicated work, late integration points, unreliable signals, and other systemic sources of delay or quality escape.

Deliver or guide production-quality software, automation, platform components, and integrations.

Create standards and reusable patterns that make the preferred engineering path the easiest path for product teams and suppliers.

Establish clear ownership, entry and exit criteria, operational expectations, and exception-management practices.

Instrument the platform and use data to identify root causes, guide investment, and demonstrate measurable improvement.

Partner with teams responsible for embedded software, vehicle integration, validation, developer experience, cloud, cybersecurity, artifact management, and program delivery.

Coach senior engineers and help grow technical leadership across the organization.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Typically, 15 or more years of experience developing, integrating, deploying, or validating software systems.

Deep understanding of embedded and real-time software architecture and experience delivering high-quality safety-critical or otherwise mission-critical products.

Demonstrated success leading complex technical initiatives across multiple teams or organizations.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and prioritization skills in an action-oriented environment.

Production experience with engineering tools and systems; proficiency in Python and at least one additional language used in software or engineering-tooling environments.

in at least one of the four specialization areas described above, with the ability to collaborate across the others.

with relevant technologies such as Linux, Git, containers, CI/CD, cloud platforms, infrastructure as code, test automation, artifact repositories, or data and API platforms, as applicable to the selected specialization.

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

Experience in automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, or another embedded, real-time, regulated, or safety-critical environment.

Knowledge of functional safety, ISO 26262, cybersecurity engineering, ASPICE, MISRA, AUTOSAR, or related engineering practices.

with virtual and hardware-based validation, including SIL, CoSIM, vECU, HIL, benches, or system-level testing.

establishing platform products, reusable templates, developer self-service, engineering standards, or reliability objectives.

Advanced degree in a related technical field.

Measures of Success:

Improved build, test, integration, release, and developer feedback speed without compromising quality.

More reproducible, traceable, secure, and observable engineering workflows.

Earlier detection and faster resolution of integration defects, pipeline failures, and invalid quality signals.

Strong adoption of common platforms, standards, and automation by product teams and suppliers.

Measurable gains in release confidence, mainline stability, test effectiveness, and engineering productivity.

The salary range for this role is $147,000 to $196,300.

The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

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.

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family.

Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits;

Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you and your family