Senior Software Engineer

General Motors

. Design and lead embedded programming and bootloader software for microcontroller-based automotive ECUs .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeMilford • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Embedded C and C++ development for microcontroller-based automotive systems, with a strong focus on bootloader software, automotive communication protocols, and debugging techniques. Proficient in integrating vendor components and supporting software-defined vehicle platforms.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded C DevelopmentAutomotive Communication ProtocolsBootloader Programming SoftwareDebugging Embedded SoftwareVersion Control and CI/CD Tools

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Hard Skills

Embedded CEmbedded C++Bootloader SoftwareFlash Programming FlowsAutomotive EthernetCAN ProtocolUDS ProtocolXCP ProtocolDebugging TechniquesMemory Layout

Tools & Technologies

GitJenkinsHardware DebuggersEmulatorsLogic/Trace Tools

Industry Keywords

Microcontroller-Based SystemsAutomotive ECUsSoftware-Defined Vehicle PlatformsIntegration PlansSecurity Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlashJenkinsC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and lead embedded programming and bootloader software for microcontroller-based automotive ECUs
Support software-defined vehicle platforms
Translate system-level infrastructure and security requirements into detailed programming/bootloader designs and integration plans
Integrate and configure vendor bootloader and basic software components into GM infrastructure builds
Develop and support flash programming flows, secure boot, and update/rollback mechanisms
Analyze and debug complex programming and boot issues across microcontroller hardware, security modules, and communication stacks
Use embedded debug tools and logs to diagnose issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field of study
Five (5) years of experience as a Software Engineer, Product Engineer, or related occupation
Five (5) years of experience with Embedded C and C++ development for microcontroller-based systems
Five (5) years of experience with automotive communication protocols, including CAN and Automotive Ethernet
Five (5) years of experience with diagnostic and programming protocols, including UDS and XCP
Three (3) years of experience with bootloader and ECU programming software, including flash erase/write flows, memory layout, and software update/recovery
Three (3) years of experience using version control and CI/CD tools, including Git and Jenkins, for build, integration, and release of embedded software
Three (3) years of experience debugging embedded software using hardware debuggers, emulators, and logic/trace tools
Must be able to report to the local office
Applicants may be required to successfully complete role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days in-office and 2 days remote
Benefits available from day one
Well-being support at work and at home
Opportunities for career development and employee belonging
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities