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The Role
General Motors is a global leader in advanced driverassistance. With Super Cruise hands-free technology in more than 500,000 Super Cruise-equipped vehicles on the road, and over 700 millionhandsfreemiles driven, GM is proving that automation can be trusted, intuitive, and helpful. GM has the global reach to bringcuttingedgeadvances to everyday drivers at an unprecedented scale. Join us to help deliver the next generation of safe and delightful personal autonomous vehicle experiences.

About the Organization

At AV (AutonomousVehicles) Software Organization within General Motors, we are working on developingcutting-edgeADASand AV features for next-generation vehicles.As theADAS/AV Platform Software Verification Engineer, you will play a crucial role in defining, implementing, andoptimizingsystem testing to ensure the quality, safety, and reliability of theADASplatform software.

This is anearly-career/ new graduate role designed for candidateswho have recently or will be completing their degree by June 2026.

WhatYou'llDo (Responsibilities)

• Support the design, implementation, and execution ofsoftware verificationfor the AV/ADAS platform across HIL, SIL, and VIL environments.

• Run andmonitorsystem and integration tests, analyze diagnostics from a full-vehicle perspective, and help triage and debug AV Platform software issues.

• Assistin building,maintaining, and improvingtest environments and automation frameworksto increase coverage, reliability, and execution speed.

• Help ensure tests align with relevantsafety and regulatory standards(e.g., ISO 26262, SOTIF, FMVSS 111, FMVSS 127) and contribute to improving test metrics and coverage.

• Collaborate withSoftware Infrastructure, application, and Hardware teamsto reproduce issues, gather logs, and support root-cause analysis for Linux/QNX-based AV Platform software.

• Participate infailure analysisactivities (e.g., FMEA, root-cause investigations using Ishikawa/Fishbone analysis, A-B-A testing) and document findings in a clear, structured way.

• Contribute to continuous improvement oftest cases, tooling, and processesby incorporating feedback from senior engineers and cross-functional partners.

Required Qualifications (Minimum)

• Currently pursuing, or recently completed, a Bachelor's orMaster's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

• Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, C, or C++, through coursework, internships, research, or personal projects

• Basic understanding of software testing concepts such as test cases, regression testing, and test automation

• Familiarity with Linux development environments through classwork, labs, internships, or projects

• Exposure to vehicle or networked systems, including basic knowledge of CAN or Ethernet

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well on cross-functional teams

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Hands-on experience withHIL/SIL/VIL test environments, simulation benches, or lab-based embedded test setups.

• Experience developingtest automationusing Python or similar scripting languages; familiarity with frameworks such asRobot Framework, or tools likeCAPLandVehicle Spy.

• Exposure toembedded Linux or QNX-based systems, and/or real-time operating systems (RTOS); familiarity withROSin robotics or autonomy projects is a plus.

• Experience withnetwork and vehicle debugging toolssuch as Wireshark,CANoe/CANalyzer, INCA, or similar instrumentation platforms.

• Basic understanding ofautomotive communication protocols and diagnostics,such as CAN, Ethernet, SOME/IP, DDS, and UDS/ISO 14229.

• Familiarity withfunctional safety and safety-of-the-intended-functionality(SOTIF)concepts or standards (e.g., ISO 26262, SOTIF), gained through coursework or projects.

• Internship, research, or project experience in automotive, robotics, autonomy, or real-time systems

AdditionalRequirements

• May require avalid driver's licenseand the ability tooperatetest vehicles as part of certain validation activities.

• Occasional travel betweenMilford Proving GroundandGM Global Technical Center - Warrenand/or other GM sites may berequiredfor bench, lab, or vehicle testing.

• Ability to work inlab, bench, and vehicle environments,including time on or around test vehicles and HIL/VIL benches.

BonusPotential:An incentivepayprogram 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, tuitionassistanceprograms, employeeassistanceprogram, GM vehicle discounts and more.

*This job may be eligible forrelocationbenefits

*This role is categorized ashybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week (or other frequency dictated by theirmanager)