Austin, Texas, USA
6 days ago
Quality Engineer
Job Description

The Software Integration Quality Engineer in the Vehicle Update Services organization is responsible for ensuring that the end-to-end over-the-air (OTA) software delivery feature can reliably download and update vehicle software across millions of GM developed vehicles per year. You will utilize the Sub-System test bench environment to ensure that critical and complex features are properly developed and integrated into GM vehicles throughout major vehicle development milestones. The individual will develop a strong technical capability, a deep understanding of the SW integration process, solid program/time management skills, and will have many opportunities for multi-functional interaction with design, systems, suppliers, and back-office teams. This position will play a critical role in ensuring that SW launches are On-Time and with Quality. The core responsibilities are detailed below:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Develop & Execute test plans and procedures  on sub-system benches

Author automation test scripts

Build, maintain and manage test environments (Benches) needed for manual and automated runs. 

Triage system level nonconformities to the appropriate offending module or back-office system by acquiring and analyzing data logs

Document all anomalies using company standard issue tracking tools

Follow issue resolution from issue origination thru verification, closure, and monitoring.

Additional Job Description

Basics skills required

Computer Science/Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Math.

2+ years professional experience

Understanding of automotive serial data protocols (CAN, MOST, Ethernet, etc).

Ability to manage multiple project assignments and switch between tasks as timing and resources dictate.

Software QA, triage, and log analysis

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience with End-to-End testing of Over the Air Reflash feature

Experience with vehicle electrical systems and data busses (i.e. CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet)

Test scripting (python, or similar)

Experience with automotive tools (Vehicle Spy, Canoe, Mocha, etc)

Experience with hardware and software requirements documentation

Knowledge of Vehicle Development Process 

Familiarity working with software quality testing automation and advanced automation tools. 

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin, TX three times per week, at minimum.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​

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