Senior Software Engineer – Serial Data, Vehicle Architecture

General Motors

. Develop, validate, deploy, and maintain an agnostic software toolchain supporting multiple GM vehicle architectures .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining software toolchains for multiple vehicle architectures, with a strong focus on Python, C#, and communication protocols such as CAN and SOME/IP. Capable of leading technical solution development, mentoring junior engineers, and creating comprehensive technical documentation.

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Python ProgrammingC# ProgrammingSoftware Toolchain DevelopmentSerial Data CAN CommunicationAutomotive Cybersecurity

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Hard Skills

Vector/CAPL ScriptingSoftware System DesignPerformance Validation StrategiesComplex Design AnalysisTechnical Documentation Creation

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

WiresharkTest Tools for Serial DataEthernet Communication Development

Industry Keywords

Automotive Software TrendsContinuous Improvement InitiativesCross-Functional Team Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, validate, deploy, and maintain an agnostic software toolchain supporting multiple GM vehicle architectures
Enable Tier 1 suppliers to build software to GM specifications
Own the technical direction of the toolchain
Lead technical solution development, including requirements definition, functional decomposition, analysis, development, and testing
Lead software system design activities and software anomaly correction
Perform complex design analysis
Promote and support software engineering best practices
Serve as a subject matter expert for at least one platform or application component and provide backup support for another
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to software development processes, methodologies, and tools
Develop and maintain test tools for serial data CAN and Ethernet communication across vehicle architectures
Design, develop, and execute performance validation strategies and tests for software features and systems
Collaborate with Tier 1 suppliers, manufacturing, and integration teams on software integration and deployment
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, user guides, and root cause analysis reports
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous learning and technical excellence
Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and automotive software trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5–7 years of hands-on experience with Python and/or C#
High-level experience with Vector/CAPL scripts
Strong experience developing and maintaining software toolchains
Strong understanding of serial data, requirements, and complex vehicle scenarios
Ability to translate complex vehicle scenarios into lower-level simulated environments for testing and validation
Experience supporting multiple vehicle architectures
Ability to lead technical solution development, including requirements, analysis, development, and testing
Experience with serial data CAN communication
Experience with SOME/IP Ethernet communication development
Experience with automotive cybersecurity
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers
Experience creating technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and integrating test plans
Ability to provide technical leadership, serve as a subject matter expert, and mentor junior engineers
Experience debugging Ethernet communication protocols using tools such as Wireshark

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation benefits may be available
General Motors benefits supporting employee well-being at work and at home
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities