General Motors is looking for a Product Software Design Release Engineer (DRE) to ensure the quality, calibration alignment, and program delivery of software features for current and future vehicle programs, specifically for the Body Control Module (BCM). The role aims to solve issues related to software and calibration, track feature progress, and ensure smooth release cycles.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in embedded software development or software release engineering.
- Working knowledge of automotive software development processes and standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262, etc.).
- Familiarity with CAN/LIN communication protocols, Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer), and log analysis.
- Experience with JIRA, Git-based ecosystems, and software configuration management.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Prior experience as a DRE or SW Release Owner for embedded automotive modules (preferably BCM).
- Understanding of GM Global BOMS (Bill of Materials), WERS, PRTS, and Calibration workflows.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical investigations of software and calibration issues across all ARTs affecting the BCM/ELM modules.
- Analyze logs, trace faults, and coordinate root cause resolution efforts.
- Collaborate with CIEs to gather and analyze data from vehicle or system benches to validate issues and verify fixes before release.
- Champion and track S PRTS Read Across activities and perform comprehensive Risk Priority Number (RPN) assessments to quantify severity.
- Serve as a calibration subject matter expert, supporting implementation of new calibrations tied to software features and performance improvements.
- Track and document calibration changes and known feature issues across software cadences to improve communication and decision-making.
- Review Jira Needs and Feature Tickets for calibration and feature alignment and ensure ART milestones accurately reflect release readiness.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable interacting with cross-functional teams and leadership.
- This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford Proving Grounds in Milford, MI three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.
- GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.
