General Motors · 11 hours ago
Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Motors is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer that ensures applications meet GM software and feature standards for functional, system, quality, security, performance and architecture requirements. The engineer will be responsible for test planning, execution, and quality reporting of software applications, as well as the creation and implementation of test cases and execution plans.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Works closely with architects, system engineers, developers, and project/program managers to collaboratively provide successful and on-time delivery of projects with the highest possible quality
Assists in maintaining optimal resource utilization across a functional area; calls out constraints and bandwidth limitations when appropriate
Interacts with managers, technical leads, and peers to share information and clarify instructions, lead projects, build/automate/execute test plans, and assist in test strategy and process improvements
Analyzes and reviews business and system requirements. Derives and produces accurate test estimates
Ability to manage work across multiple projects and the ability to lead all testing activities on a feature/project
Comfortable creating test cases that can be executed manually, when necessary, but designed and optimized to be automated; ability to write accompanying automation scripts using industry-standard tools and coding methodology should be ingrained
Executes manual and automated tests, troubleshoots script and test environment issues, triages and logs defects, and tracks progress to plan
Logs, tracks, and verifies resolution of requirements and software defects
Review test plans written by others and provide insightful feedback and assistance
Evaluate and produce test and project metrics, and can speak knowledgeably to quality concerns and test blockers
Creates test-execution plans, categorizes and manages test suites, and proposes innovations in the testing process via tools, techniques, and process tweaks
Over time, can act as an SME of the component, system, and business process domain
Holds themselves and others accountable for demonstrating GM values and cultural behaviors. Models GM behaviors and helps to build a winning culture
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ years of embedded software test experience; background in mobile or automotive industries
2+ years of experience in platform and embedded testing
Excellent programming skills in common languages such as Python or C++
Experience with validating platform and system designs
Strong experience with test automation tool development, and scripting, and comfortable with manual testing when necessary
Solid knowledge of software quality assurance methodologies and tools
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated, curious, able to deliver on time, a quick-learner, and able to work in a fast-paced & flexible work environment
Knowledge of, and experience with, Scrum/Agile software development process
Preferred
8+ years of embedded software test experience with background in mobile or automotive industries
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, coordination skills, and interpersonal skills
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, and Artifactory
Product development or testing experience for the Automotive domain is a plus
Experience with Robot Framework is a plus
Experience with vehicle communication network protocols (CAN, LIN, etc.) is a plus
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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