Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer - RTOS

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Mountain View, CA three times per week at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

About the Role

GM 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 must be able to drive advanced levels of test planning, execution and quality reporting of software applications through engagement with component developers, external system stakeholders, and sustaining/integration groups. This includes the creation and implementation of both automated and manual test cases and test execution plans.

What You'll Do

• Perform reviews of business and software requirements, design verification plans, execute tests, log defects, and report test metrics and test status to the project teams.
• Work 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.
• Assist in maintaining optimal resource utilization across a functional area; call out constraints and bandwidth limitations when appropriate.
• Interact 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.
• Analyze and review business and system requirements. Derive and produce accurate test estimates.
• Manage work across multiple projects and lead all testing activities on a feature/project.
• Create test cases that can be executed manually, when necessary, but designed and optimized to be automated; write accompanying automation scripts using industry-standard tools and coding methodology.
• Execute manual and automated tests, troubleshoot script and test environment issues, triage and log defects, and track progress to plan.
• Log, track, and verify 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 speak knowledgeably to quality concerns and test blockers.
• Create test-execution plans, categorize and manage test suites, and propose innovations in the testing process via tools, techniques, and process tweaks.
• Act as an SME of the component, system, and business process domain over time.
• Hold themselves and others accountable for demonstrating GM values and cultural behaviors. Model GM behaviors and help build a winning culture.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 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 Skills

• 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.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is ($125,200 - $192,700). The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this 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.

Additional Information

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.