Staff Software Engineer (Chassis Controls)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Chassis Controls): Building and improving embedded controls software development across the VMEC Chassis Controls organization with an accent on C-based real-time control implementation, first-time quality, and CI/CD + automated testing. Focus on designing durable tools/processes, mentoring engineers, and influencing embedded software architecture decisions before code is written.

Location: Hybrid — report to Milford, Michigan or Warren, MI at least three times per week

Company

General Motors develops automotive technologies and embedded software for vehicle systems.

What you will do

• Identify high-value opportunities to improve engineering effectiveness across tools, workflows, build processes, and developer experience.
• Design, develop, and deliver embedded controls software in C, including requirements analysis, functional decomposition, implementation, and testing.
• Drive first-time quality through design/code reviews, test strategy, and release readiness.
• Build tools, automation, dashboards, and self-service platforms to simplify and optimize embedded software workflows.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and validation strategies for embedded platform software.
• Mentor engineers and lead technical forums; influence embedded controller software design and architecture decisions early.

Requirements

• 8+ years of full-time experience delivering production software in the automotive industry or similarly complex embedded domains.
• Strong embedded software development expertise using C/C++ for real-time control systems.
• Experience with physics-based control algorithms, diagnostics strategies, and mechatronic systems.
• Proven track record building tools/automation/internal platforms that improve developer productivity or engineering workflows.
• Strong knowledge of automotive vehicle electrical architectures and serial data communications (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Ability to work hybrid in Milford, Michigan or Warren, MI (at least 3 days per week) and travel <25% for the role.

Nice to have

• 10+ years of relevant experience and/or direct chassis controls/mechatronic domain experience (steering, suspension, brakes, driveline, vehicle dynamics).
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based software development workflows.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 26262, ASIL, DVUL, ASPICE) and HIL/SIL test environments.
• Experience improving embedded CI/CD, build systems, testing workflows, or release processes.
• Experience designing dashboards/developer portals/workflow tooling and self-service internal platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with in-office presence at Milford, Michigan or Warren, MI at least three times per week.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits (medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, retirement savings, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays).
• Tuition assistance and employee assistance program.
• Company vehicle evaluation program eligibility after motor vehicle report review.
• Potential relocation benefits and travel under 25% for the role.

Hiring process

• Role-related assessment(s) and/or pre-employment screening may be required where applicable.
• Interviews focus on responsibilities, technical depth, and ability to lead improvements across teams.