Staff Diagnostic Software Development Engineer

Description
Hybrid:
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren-MI, or Milford-MI, or Austin-TX location three times per week.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Diagnostic Software Development Engineer to join our team at GM Software & Services in the Diagnostics Hardware and Software department. In this role, you will act as the subject matter expert in diagnostic tool software development, responsible for architecting new diagnostic software applications and core diagnostic software libraries, along with their interfaces.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment. You should demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
As a Staff Diagnostic Software Development Engineer, you will play a critical role in defining the next generation of Diagnostic Service Tool Applications. Your work will be conducted in a centralized engineering environment, where you will exercise the highest levels of creativity, initiative, and independent judgment.
Join us in delivering innovative solutions and technologies that enhance the GM vehicle ownership experience and ensure the long-term satisfaction of our customers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge software solutions that enable efficient and accurate vehicle diagnostics across the GM Dealership network and the GM Enterprise.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Lead the Service diagnostic tool software architecture development.
• Own the diagnostic tool software application strategy for the development of in-house diagnostic software, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee GM's Service diagnostic software strategy to support new vehicle architectures, including Software Defined Vehicles (SDV).
• Create and manage comprehensive architecture diagrams and plans.
• Review and approve Engineering Change Requests that impact GM S&S diagnostic tools and software globally.
• Stay up to date on industry best practices and trends relevant to the position.
• Communicate technical issues and decisions efficiently to management.
• Collaborate with other Service Diagnostics and Programming related teams to analyze and address potential application issues.
• Assist in resolving vehicle diagnostic problems by reviewing vehicle communication logs and other data records.
• Deliver new software solutions that comply with GM Vehicle Cybersecurity diagnostic requirements.
• Represent the GM Diagnostics Hardware and Software Team internally and externally through automotive industry work groups (ISO, SAE).

Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) :

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Software Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in C/C++, C#, Java and Python programming languages.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on diagnostic software applications and diagnostic tools.
• Experience in diagnostic strategy and software architect.
• 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.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent multi-functional communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven results in successful project execution.

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

• Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related.
• Black Belt DFSS Certification.
• Experience in embedded software development.
• Experience in PC-based software development.
• Familiar with GM's Global Diagnostics Tool (GDS 2), Service Programming System (SPS 2), and Global Test System (GTS).
• Experience with vehicle Ethernet networking
• Service Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or IT experience.

Additional Information:
Relocation:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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