Hybrid Body Control Module Software Design Release Engineer

at General Motors

• Job title: Body Control Module Software Design Release Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Milford, United States

About the role

• Product Software DRE overseeing software quality and feature tracking for GM's Body Control Module. Collaborating across Agile Release Trains to ensure effective software development and release integration.

Responsibilities

• The Product Software DRE is the technical lead responsible for software quality, feature tracking, calibration impact, and end-to-end ownership of software-related issues across Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
• This role ensures alignment between software development, calibration integration, and release visibility to all stakeholders.
• The Product Software DRE acts as the single point of contact for product-level software concerns in the BCM/ELM domain.
• Responsible for performing comprehensive RPN-based risk assessments, lead read-across analyses to other programs and variants.
• As a calibration subject matter expert, they understand how calibration parameters influence BCM/ELM software behavior.
• The role also regularly reviews Jira Needs, Features, and Stories for calibration and feature alignment, ensures ART backlogs and PI plans reflect the work needed for high-quality software.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 5–7 years of experience in embedded software development, software integration, or software release engineering (automotive experience strongly preferred).
• Working knowledge of automotive software development processes and standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262, etc.).
• Familiarity with CAN/LIN communication protocols, Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer), and log analysis.
• Experience with JIRA, Git-based ecosystems, and software configuration management.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with demonstrated experience driving software issues from report to root cause and verified fix.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable interacting with cross-functional teams and leadership, and presenting technical content in a clear, concise way.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience as a DRE or Software Release Owner for embedded automotive modules (preferably BCM or other body-domain controllers) (preferred).
• Understanding of GM Global BOMS (Bill of Materials), WERS, PRTS, and calibration workflows, including approval and delivery processes (preferred).

Benefits

• From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.
• Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging.