Job DescriptionWork Classification:Hybrid: The successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI three times per week, at minimum, or as dictated by the business.
The Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of innovative battery management software solutions for low-voltage (LV) systems. This role demands a strong technical leader who can drive strategic initiatives, foster cross-functional collaboration, and champion best practices in software engineering within a dynamic automotive environment.
What You'll Do:
- Lead the architectural design and development of complex software for LV battery sensing systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in software development processes, tooling, and methodologies, incorporating best practices such as SAFe.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, quality assurance, and product management, to define requirements and deliver integrated solutions.
- Act as a subject matter expert in LV battery software, contributing to strategic technical roadmaps and decision-making.
- Identify and resolve complex technical problems through effective group problem-solving techniques and innovative software coding solutions.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of enterprise data architecture strategies relevant to battery system data.
- Ensure adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality processes throughout the software development lifecycle.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a significant focus on embedded systems or automotive applications.
- Proven expertise in software coding, with strong proficiency in C or other relevant programming languages.
- Demonstrated experience in leading technical projects and initiatives, exhibiting strong strategic leadership.
- Prior experience with developing and leading battery management sensing software and expertise with different sensing AFEs.
- Extensive knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles and practices.
- Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture concepts and their application in complex systems.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to facilitate effective group problem-solving sessions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively across diverse teams (Cross-Functional Leadership).
- A strong commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills):- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a significant focus on embedded systems or automotive applications.
- Prior low voltage battery or Tier One experience launching programs.
- Ability to use AI tools to accelerate product development.
Company Vehicle:Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, though which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
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