General Motors · 5 hours ago
Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Scrum Lead
Milford, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Motors is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Scrum Lead to join their Vehicle Mechatronic Embedded Controls team. This role involves leading a scrum team in the design and implementation of software solutions for vehicle features, while managing workloads and fostering collaboration within the team.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Be the servant leader, lean-agile leader, and coach for a Scrum Team on the ART
50% capacity requires developing and delivering software in Embedded C. 50% capacity would perform as Scrum Lead role per agile
Plan and manage the team’s workload and capacity, including developers – SW Engineers (SWE) and Controls Design Engineers (CDE) – Sub-System Lead Engineers (SSLEs), and SW Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineers
Facilitate Scrum team meetings, such as daily stand ups (DSU), Iteration Planning, Iteration Review, Peer and Code Reviews, Retrospectives
Facilitate Scrum team activities and present to the ART during ART ceremonies such at Inspect and Adapt, including System Demos, and Program Increment (PI) Planning
Escalate problems to the right people at the right time, but only after team’s internal attempts
Collaborate with the ART Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), and other Scrum Leads on matters of SAFe and VMEC processes and metrics as well as ART and Scrum meetings, including Scrum of Scrums, ART Sync, and Scrum CoP
Encourage the team to relentlessly improve through education and innovation; prepare or manage innovation activities for the scrum team during the Innovation and Planning (I&P) sprint
Collaborate with ART Program Management Team (PMT) members such as Test Architect (TA), SW System Architect (SWSA), Safety Design System Architect (SDSA), Technical Specialist (TS), and Functional System Architects (FSA), particularly in matters of workload management and scrum team capacity
Support the scrum team and Scrum Manager in estimating Story Points (a measure of effort to complete the task) for each Story, and coach the team on workload and capacity estimation for predictability
Support the team on balancing Enabler and Technical Debt ART Features and Stories with those that deliver Business Value
Support the team and Scrum Manager in completing PI Objectives
Promote team cooperation and inclusion – the scrum team together owns team deliverables, which include production SW, test results, and more
Work day-to-day with the scrum team and individual developers to complete deliverables with high quality and predictable timing
Continuously challenge the team’s normal ways of development to improve areas of quality, predictability, flow, and velocity, including the application of automation
Qualification
Required
BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other applicable Engineering focuses
5+ years of experience with proven embedded software development
Ability to set and balance priorities efficiently
Ability to facilitate meetings and drive a positive team culture
Strong ability to function within and drive change
Understanding of GM Vehicle Development Process
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and assignments with autonomy and accountability for results
Proficient oral and written communication skills, and presentation skills
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills to effectively lead the development team and collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed
Strong partnership and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
High level of integrity; ability to deal with ambiguity; take initiative/self-directed
Consistent demonstration of innovative thinking that is customer-centric
Preferred
MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other applicable Engineering focuses
8+ years of experience with proven embedded software development
In-depth knowledge of algorithm/software development and calibration of vehicle controls
Knowledge of Electrification
Proficient in C or C++
Proficient in model-based development (MATLAB/Simulink)
SAFe Scrum Lead or Product Owner certified
Experience with Jira, Jira Align, and git EcoSystem
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation & holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
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