Senior Design Release Engineer

Position Overview

The Senior Software Design Release Engineer will own the software as it impacts the customer and serve as the single point of contact between GM, in-house teams, and suppliers. With responsibilities that include technical debugging, calibration/integration testing, and releasing, you will lead root cause initiatives on software and calibration-related issues to ensure timely implementation of solutions and manage the entire releasing process. This role requires a balanced mix of technical engineering and leadership skills, independent judgment, and a self-driven approach with high responsibility for program delivery and communication with leadership at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a fully integrated software and calibration package that is on-time and meets quality standards for one or more vehicle programs under development.
• Investigate and resolve software and calibration-related issues, provide technical expertise, track software readiness status, and communicate validation testing outcomes to key stakeholders, including program management and leadership.
• Utilize debugging and testing knowledge, including using NeoVi systems and diagnosing DTCs.
• Lead the end-to-end software development process during sourcing (as applicable), Product Development Team (PDT) and engineering review meetings, and drive continuous improvement to reduce controller warranty claims.
• Engage with stakeholders such as Suppliers, Product Management, Program Management, Vehicle Program teams, Purchasing, and/or Plants.
• Support engineering change management activities (eMerge, PCEs, ECM, CNs) and the release of software data files for development, production, and throughout the service life of the program.
• Train, coach, and mentor other team members.
• Occasionally travel domestically (approximately 10%) to vehicle assembly plants, supplier vendors, or other sites as required.
• Support software integration and implementation, design review meetings, software/calibration releases, testing, and collaboration with requirement teams.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years of Automotive Engineering experience and 3+ years of direct software design release experience, including managing software release cadences, requirements, and test plans.
• Ability to read and analyze code in Embedded C.
• Experience in Electrical ECU hardware development and debugging.
• Proven proficiency in taking initiative, achieving results, solving complex problems, managing ambiguity, planning and organizing tasks, project management, relationship building, collaboration, and leadership in meetings.
• Experience with Vehicle Spy and using NeoVi systems for debugging/testing and diagnosing DTCs.
• Strong understanding of software design, system/subsystem requirements, and vehicle system architecture.
• Ability to provide component-specific direction to new engineers and supplier resident engineers.
• Familiarity with software verification and validation processes.
• Must be legally eligible to operate a motor vehicle.
• Experience with DFMEA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an engineering field.
• Experience with Vehicle Access (bonus if you have Digital Key experience or seating controls experience).
• Strong background in software knowledge, design, and development/architecture.
• 3+ years of Software Design Release Engineer (SW DRE) experience.
• 3+ years of experience in controller integration.
• Experience with the GM product release and specification process.
• Familiarity with customer interface technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle serial data communications and diagnostics.
• Understanding of relevant domain systems such as brakes, steering, body, suspension, or driveline.
• Knowledge of OBD II and Functional Safety for Road Vehicles (ASIL).
• DFSS Black Belt Certification.