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Our Software Services team is at the forefront of this work, emboldening our culture by seeking out determined, innovative individuals who will join our team to help move us forward and achieve our mission.\nThe Role\nAs a Senior Software Engineer - Connectivity Software Verification, you will ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of GM’s connected vehicle features, including Digital Key, Bluetooth, telematics, network connectivity (WLAN, VLAN), and in-vehicle networking stacks. You will act as a technical leader on the verification side, collaborating closely with embedded software, systems, architecture, and validation teams to define test strategies, build robust automation, and drive issue resolution across the full connectivity stack. This role is ideal for an experienced individual contributor who is hands-on with test design and implementation, comfortable working in complex, distributed systems, and passionate about delivering seamless connected-vehicle experiences to our customers.\nWhat You’ll Do\nOwn end-to-end verification strategy for key connectivity features (Bluetooth, Digital Key, telematics, network connectivity - WLAN/VLAN) from requirements analysis through release readiness.\nDesign, implement, and maintain automated test suites for in-vehicle connectivity software and supporting tools, with a focus on regression stability and coverage.\nDevelop system-level and integration test cases that exercise edge cases, failure modes, roaming/hand-off scenarios, and interoperability across ECUs, mobile devices, and backend services.\nAnalyze requirements, architecture, and design documents to identify test gaps and proactively influence design for testability.\nBuild and extend test frameworks, harnesses, and utilities (e.g., Python-based automation, log parsing, simulators, stubs/mocks) to increase repeatability and execution speed.\nPerform hands-on debug and triage of complex issues across Bluetooth/Digital Key, telematics control units, and network connectivity (WLAN, VLAN) layers; capture traces and logs and partner with development to root-cause defects.\nWork with systems, cybersecurity, and performance teams to ensure connectivity software meets reliability, robustness, and security expectations.\nContribute to continuous integration pipelines by integrating automated tests, stabilizing nightly/continuous runs, and reporting clear quality signals.\nMentor more junior engineers in test design, automation best practices, and debugging techniques; help raise the overall bar for connectivity software verification.\nProvide clear, data-driven quality status and risk assessments to stakeholders and leadership.\n\nYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).\n5+ years of professional experience in software verification, validation, or quality engineering, including substantial hands-on test development.\nStrong experience testing embedded or real-time systems, ideally in automotive, mobile, telecom, or networking domains.\nSolid programming/scripting skills for test automation (e.g., Python; familiarity with C/C++ and/or Java is a plus).\nPractical knowledge of connectivity technologies such as:Digital Key / phone-as-a-key solutions.\nBluetooth/Bluetooth Low Energy (pairing, profiles, audio/data use cases).\nNetwork connectivity fundamentals (WLAN, VLAN, TCP/UDP, routing, DNS, security protocols).\n\nExperience designing and executing system-level, integration, and regression tests, including negative, stress, and long-run scenarios.\nFamiliarity with test management and defect tracking tools, and with CI environments (e.g., Jenkins, Git-based workflows).\nStrong debugging skills using logs, traces, and protocol analyzers (e.g., Bluetooth sniffers, network analyzers, CAN tools).\nProven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced engineering environment, communicate clearly, and drive issues to closure.\nStrong ownership mindset, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality, customer-facing features.\nWhat Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)\nExperience testing in-vehicle infotainment or automotive connectivity systems (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Digital Key/BLE, telematics) across multiple ECU configurations.\nExperience with in-vehicle networks and automotive protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, SOME/IP, UDS, Ethernet in-vehicle networking).\nBackground in connectivity or infotainment domains within automotive, including prior work on telematics or similar connected-services platforms.\nHands-on experience with Digital Key ecosystems (e.g., Bluetooth LE, UWB, NFC, secure storage, mobile app integration).\nExperience with:Automated test frameworks and CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar),\nRobot Framework or comparable automation stacks for bench and HIL testing.\n\nPrior mentoring or technical leadership experience within a verification or QA team.\nBackground in correlating customer feedback (e.g., JD Power, Compass, call-center tickets) with technical issues and feeding those learnings into test design and KPIs.\nStrong data analysis skills (e.g., dashboards, metrics) to derive insights from large volumes of test results and logs and to improve test efficiency and effectiveness.\nHybrid\nThis role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned GM location (Warren, MI) three times per week, at minimum.\n\nThis 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}.\n\nThis job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.\n\nAbout GM\nOur 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.\nWhy Join Us\nWe 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.\nBenefits Overview\nFrom day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.\nNon-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)\nGeneral 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.\nAll 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.\nWe 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.\nAccommodations\nGeneral Motors 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 or call us at 1-800-865-7580. 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