Staff SW Engineer, Connectivity Quality Automation Lead

Job DescriptionAt General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.The Role: The Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) team supports the definition, design, and development of continuously improving mobility services. SDV is a new vehicle intelligence platform that will underpin all our future innovations across a wide range of technological advancements, including EVs and expanded automated driving. This means that you can potentially put a fingerprint on the vehicles that drive down the road!This role is for a highly technical leader who knows how to build automation test software, especially in lab environments that include real hardware, benches, simulators, and integrated vehicle communication systems. The right candidate will bring deep experience designing scalable automation frameworks, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines, and building reusable test software that enables fast, reliable validation across connectivity domains.You will work across development, quality, systems, and integration teams to improve software quality, accelerate issue detection, and increase release confidence for GM connectivity productsWhat You’ll Do (Responsibilities):Define and lead the software quality automation strategy across GM connectivity software productsLead development of automation strategy for hourly, daily, and weekly software buildsDesign, build, and scale automation test software for lab environments, including benches, simulators, and hardware-in-the-loop style systemsBuild reusable automation software and abstraction layers that simplify complex hardware and system interactionsPartner with connectivity domain owners to develop automated test coverage for key features and integrationsIntegrate automation solutions into CI/CD pipelines to improve speed, repeatability, and release confidenceExperience in common testing tools like vspy, Canoe, wireshark, Serial logging, ADB, DLT, QXDM, DPSCollaborate with developers, quality teams, and cross-functional engineering groups to drive technical automation solutionsImprove test data, observability, and automation reporting to strengthen software quality visibilityPartner with stakeholders to integrate automation results with quality workflows and tools such as JIRA and XRAYLead technical deep dives, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-through for complex software issuesDrive continuous improvement in automation practices, lab efficiency, and overall software quality healthYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related software subject area7+ years of software development, test automation, or related technical experience5+ years in a strong technical role with increasing ownership and leadershipHigh level experience in key connectivity domains such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, cellular, Digital Key, Ethernet, or CANDeep hands-on experience building automation test software, not just executing testsStrong experience developing automation in lab environments that involve hardware, test benches, simulators, or integrated systemsDeep understanding of Python and or Robot FrameworkExperience building scalable, maintainable, and reusable test automationExperience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelinesWorking knowledge of automotive software architecture and system integrationStrong technical leadership with the ability to understand complex systems and guide others through difficult problemsExperience defining requirements, designing technical solutions, and supporting production release readinessStrong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills across software, hardware, and integration issuesAbility to work independently and drive technical outcomes across multiple teamsPassing score on a technical coding assessmentWhat Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)Master of Science in a related engineering fieldUnderstanding of GM production software development, quality, and release processesExperience with issue tracking and quality tools such as JIRA and XRAYProficiency in vehicle communication systemsDeep working knowledge of key connectivity domains such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, Cellular, and V2XExperience with connectivity simulators, test devices, and lab automation infrastructureStrong understanding of networking and distributed software systemsExperience using automation, telemetry, and observability data to improve software quality and release decisionsCompensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.The salary range for this role is 190,000 and 240,000. 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.Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. This ro