Staff Software Quality Lead - Data Engineering

Job Description

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three days per week, at minimum.

The Role

The Data Engineering organization at General Motors is at the forefront of innovation, leveraging data to drive the future of mobility. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Software Quality Lead to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for defining and executing a comprehensive software test strategy that validates the functionality of our end-to-end data pipelines across many different vehicle controllers.  This role requires a strong understanding of embedded software, software development principles, vehicle architectures, communication protocols, testing principles, and test automation, along with excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse engineering teams.

What you will do

• Test Planning & Strategy: Design, develop, and own a comprehensive test strategy for data and control plane software, systems, and related features. Lead the development and execution of test plans ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.

• Mentorship: Provide guidance, training and mentorship to team members, identify skills gaps, foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the testing team, and introduce advanced testing methodologies and tools.

• Enhance Capability: Utilize automated testing tools and frameworks to implement strategies and enhance testing efficiency and coverage.

• Vehicle Testing: Conduct and coordinate comprehensive functional, performance, and exposure testing on vehicles to validate system performance, build documentation of results to verify compliance with given requirements.

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to define metrics, interpret test results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to engineering teams and stakeholders.

• Documentation: Prepare detailed test reports and documentation to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all testing activities adhere to safety standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining a focus on quality and risk management.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, and product management, to understand requirements and deliver high-quality vehicle systems.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automotive Technology, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in vehicle and embedded software testing, including hands-on experience with automotive systems.​

• Demonstrated experience developing and executing test strategies leveraging contemporary testing methodologies/tools.

• Proven experience in testing embedded systems and deploying comprehensive large-scale test automation solutions.

• Expert in programming/scripting languages such as C/C++, Java, Python for test automation.

• Proficiency using test automation tools (e.g., Robot Framework) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps)

• Experience in automotive HIL and SIL testing tools such as dSPACE/ControlDesk and ETAS/INCA.

• Strong understanding of vehicle communication protocols (e.g., CAN, ODB-II, LIN, Ethernet).

• Understanding/experience with version control systems such as Git.  

• Knowledge of performance analysis tools such as Flamegraphs.

• Experience with API testing using tools such as Insomnia.

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Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and project management skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.​

What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Familiarity with automotive standards (e.g., ISO 26262).

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.

• Experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;

• Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits;

• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;

• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.

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 believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

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