Role Overview
General Motors is undergoing a major transformation in how we design, develop, and validate software. In the Software Defined Vehicle – Embedded Platforms organization, this role is within the Virtualization and Software‑in‑the‑Loop (SIL) group, responsible for creating virtual in‑the‑loop environments to enable development, verification, and validation of embedded controllers, production software, and calibrations across the vehicle/mechatronics domains. You will join our engineering organization as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), responsible for building robust, scalable, and automated testing solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our products.
Responsibilities
- Design automated test frameworks – Build and maintain scalable automation frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing.
- Develop high‑quality test automation – Write clean, maintainable, and efficient automated tests using modern tools and languages.
- Collaborate with mechatronics engineering teams – Partner with developers, product managers, and QA to define test strategies and ensure testability in design.
- Improve CI/CD pipelines – Integrate automated tests into continuous integration systems and optimize build/test workflows.
- Analyze defects and root causes – Investigate failures, identify patterns, and drive long‑term quality improvements.
- Champion quality engineering practices – Advocate for automation, code quality, and engineering excellence across the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 7+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript.
- Experience with test automation tools like Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, or similar.
- Solid understanding of QA methodologies, testing types, and software development lifecycles.
- Hands‑on experience with APIs and tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
- Familiarity with CI/CD systems such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab.
- Strong debugging and analytical skills with the ability to isolate issues quickly.
- Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating in cross‑functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Performance or load testing expertise using tools like JMeter, k6, or Gatling.
- Security testing exposure or familiarity with OWASP principles.
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices testing strategies.
- Background in test data management and environment configuration.
- Contributions to automation framework design at scale.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $164,600. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
GM does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
Benefits
- Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental, and adoption leave.
- Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
- Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
- GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.
Equal Opportunity Employer
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities.
Accommodations
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