Digital Key Product SW DRE

Job Description

The VMEC Digital Key Product SW DRE is responsible for the end-to-end ownership of the software and feature execution for GM's Digital Key system. This role ensures seamless integration of mobile devices, cloud services, and in-vehicle controllers to deliver secure, reliable, and intuitive digital key experiences to customers. The engineer will collaborate with internal software teams, cybersecurity, mobile app developers, and global suppliers to define requirements, validate functionality, and drive robust software releases aligned with program milestones. This position requires deep technical expertise in connected vehicle systems, strong cross-domain collaboration, and the ability to drive execution in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own software requirements, release plans, and feature execution for GM Digital Key functionality across multiple vehicle programs.
• Collaborate with suppliers, in-vehicle module owners (BCM, TCU, etc.), and mobile app/cloud teams to define and refine system interfaces and use cases.
• Lead Design Release for Digital Key software components using WERS, GPDS, Global BOMS, and related GM release systems.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with security standards, encryption protocols, and key management processes.
• Drive system integration and feature validation across multiple environments (HIL, bench, vehicle, and virtual).
• Track and manage software changes, defects, and feature requests in JIRA and other GM engineering tools.
• Lead root cause analysis for Digital Key-related issues, driving cross-functional teams to resolution.
• Ensure Digital Key software meets timing, safety, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide launch, plant, and service support for Digital Key issues, including vehicle/mobile app interoperability.
• Maintain documentation, configuration control, and audit readiness for all Digital Key software releases.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded software development, connected vehicle features, or software release engineering.
• Familiarity with Bluetooth LE (BLE), NFC, UWB, and secure communication protocols.
• Knowledge of automotive communication (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and integration tools (Vector CANoe, Vehicle Spy).
• Experience with JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, and configuration management tools.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across hardware, software, and mobile environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to interface across domains (in-vehicle, cloud, mobile, cybersecurity).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience working on Digital Key, Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) standards, or similar connected car features.
• Understanding of GM Global BOMS, WERS, PRTS, and calibration workflows.
• Experience working with supplier software teams and managing deliveries to automotive programs.
• Prior exposure to PKI, certificate management, and secure provisioning of keys in mobile/vehicle systems.

Additional Notes

This role provides the opportunity to directly shape the customer's digital ownership experience by enabling innovative and secure access features. The Digital Key SW DRE will influence next-generation vehicle architectures and play a critical role in GM's vision for connected and electrified mobility.

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