Senior Systems Engineering and Testing Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Engineer to strengthen our system engineering and testing team. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity, scalability, and performance of our end-to-end data plane and control plane pipelines, which extend from embedded vehicle components to SaaS platforms in the cloud. The successful candidate will play a key role in validating the design and implementation of these systems against high industry standards.

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Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report onsite at the GM Global Technical Center - Estes Engineering Center at least three times per week minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • System Design and Evaluation: Define and articulate system requirements, ensuring designs meet criteria for robustness, scalability, and performance, particularly with regard to data flow and system integration.
  • Testing Development and Execution: Formulate and execute detailed test plans to cover all system components and interfaces comprehensively.
  • Integration and Performance Testing: Perform thorough integration and performance tests, identify and resolve system bottlenecks, and propose system optimizations.
  • End-to-End System Verification: Ensure the complete functionality and reliability of both data plane and control plane pipelines from embedded components to cloud platforms.
  • Collaborative Engineering: Engage closely with software developers and system engineers to facilitate seamless system integration and functionality.
  • Quality Assurance: Advocate and implement top-tier testing practices to uphold high quality standards throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Keep detailed documentation of system configurations and testing frameworks, and consistently report on test outcomes and system performance.
  • Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to continuously refine testing practices and system designs based on analytical feedback and performance data.
  • Leadership and Mentorship: Mentor and guide team members, promoting a culture of innovation and collaboration within the team.

Additional Job Description

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of experience in software development, with a strong emphasis on embedded systems.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as Java, C/C++, Rust, and Python.
  • Experienced with Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with operating systems like Android, Linux, and QNX.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.
  • Knowledge of telecommunication networks and security protocols.
  • Expertise in edge computing, cloud technology, and IoT.
  • Understanding of Service-Oriented Architectures and Microservices principles.

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington

  • Compensation: The expected base compensation for this role is: $83,800 - $133,900 Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays.

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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