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Sr. Software Engineer - Product Owner

General Motors

General Motors

Software Engineering, Product
Warren, MI, USA
Posted on Dec 22, 2024

Job Description

General Motors is at the forefront of developing next-generation embedded platform software to deliver cutting-edge features to our customers. To achieve this, our testing processes, tools, and infrastructure must evolve alongside our software. We are seeking motivated engineers to help build high-quality test tools and infrastructure that ensure the success of our features.

As a Senior Software Engineer – Product Owner at GM, you will lead a team focused on creating automation solutions that enable test automation throughout various stages of software development and integration. This role involves developing automation tools and frameworks for all systems and subsystems within the vehicle. This exciting opportunity is based in the central hub for developing automation enablers that will revolutionize how GM develops and tests software. The Senior Software Engineer – Product Owner will gather input from various customer teams and translate their needs for automated testing into actionable solutions. This position offers the chance to collaborate with different business units across GM, providing significant opportunities for both technical and leadership growth.

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report onsite at the GM Global Technical Center - Sloan Engineering Center at least three times per week minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

  • Own team backlog and manage team sprint priorities based on customer needs.
  • Represent the team in automation framework planning and roadmap discussions.
  • Coordinate with customers on feature requests, bugs, and future test automation needs.
  • Facilitate team meetings including backlog refinement, iteration planning, and retrospectives.
  • Guide the team on the development of Python automation libraries that enable efficient and effective testing of the software that integrate into a global automation ecosystem.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members on best practices and standards.
  • Work as a technical mentor to deliver the training and guidance required to develop a highly capable SW automation development team.
  • Foster and maintain a positive and collaborative work environment while driving process improvement and innovative solutions.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in software automation.
  • Develop and adapt automation development to fit the needs of an enterprise level SW organization.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • 5+ years of experience developing in multiple programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, C#, Groovy, Scala, etc.
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related.
  • Hands-on test automation development expertise with in-depth knowledge of multiple open-source/commercial tools for test automation.
  • High level of oral and written communication skills to work independently and effectively with others.
  • Passing score on technical coding assessment using Python

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Understanding of Vehicle Electrical Architecture and Subsystem/Features within the vehicle
  • Advanced degree in engineering or management/leadership.
  • Experience with automation frameworks such as Robot and developing enablers within them
  • 3 years of experience in Automotive SW Test or Development, including experience with test automation and test or software architecture.
  • Previous experience as a Product Owner or Scrum Lead in a software development team

Compensation: The expected base compensation for this role is: Compensation: 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 New York, Colorado, California, or Washington

  • Compensation: The expected base compensation for this role is: $94,200 - $149,200 . Actual base compensation within the identified 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.

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About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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