Senior Diagnostic Software Development Engineer

Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren, MI location three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about software development and innovation. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate in a cross-functional team environment. Attention to detail, a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities are essential for success in the role of Senior Diagnostic Software Development Engineer at GM Software & Services Engineering.

As part of the role, our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technologies that enhance the ownership experience and ensure the long-term satisfaction of our customers. As a Senior Diagnostic Software Development Engineer in the Diagnostics Hardware and Software team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge software solutions that enable efficient and accurate vehicle diagnostics and programming across the GM Dealership network.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

• Design, develop, and validate software functionality using C++ for the Development Programming System (DPS) application and the Vehicle Communications Sub-system (VCS).

• Collaborate cross-functionally with other Service Programming related teams to analyze and address potential application issues.

• Assist in resolving dealership vehicle programming problems by reviewing vehicle communication logs and other data records.

• Design and develop new software solutions based on defined requirements.

• Work effectively with engineering teams to clarify project requirements and timelines.

• Deliver new software solutions that meet GM Vehicle Cybersecurity programming requirements.

• Represent GM Diagnostics Hardware and Software Team internally within GM and externally through automotive industry work groups (ISO, SAE).

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)​​:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Software Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in software development, ideally within the automotive or embedded systems domain.

• Proficiency in C/C++, C# and Python programming languages.

• Experience in Object-Oriented Programming.

• Knowledge of vehicle serial data protocols: CAN (ISO15765), UDS (ISO14229), DoIP (ISO13400), GMLAN, SAE J1850, and KWP2000.

• Experience reading vehicle communication logs collected from CAN bus loggers and Wireshark.

• Understanding of vehicle electrical architecture systems and standards.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.

• Effective technical communication skills in English.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)​:

• Experience in embedded software development as well as PC-based application development.

• Familiarity with GM’s Service Programming System (SPS/SPS 2), Development Programming System (DPS) and Global Diagnostics Tool (GDS 2).

• Experience with utility-file and GM Interpreters.

• Experience with vehicle Ethernet networking

• Service/Manufacturing Engineering experience.

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