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Entry-Level Software Quality & Testing Engineer

General Motors Austin, Texas, United States

hybridfull-time
Posted Feb 25, 2026Apply by Mar 2, 2026

Role & seniority: Software Quality & Testing Engineer (entry to early-mid level) in GM’s Vehicle Software and Electronics Engineering organization

Stack/tools: Python or similar scripting; C/C++; MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow; dSPACE ControlDesk; Test automation (Jenkins, GitHub Actions); Jira; CppUTest; Git; Automotive protocols (CAN, Ethernet, LIN); ETAS INCA; Simulators: hardware-in-the-loop/software-in-the-loop; Vehicle dynamics tools (CarSim)

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Develop test cases for solution, system, and feature levels; execute test plans across HIL/SIL environments and vehicles

  • Identify software anomalies, missed requirements, and performance issues; contribute to knowledge base to retain learnings

  • Implement robust continuous automation and collaborate with product owners, developers, controls/diagnostic/system engineering, and other stakeholders; ensure acceptance criteria

Must-have skills

  • Pursuing Bachelor’s in Mechatronics, Software, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related; graduating Dec 2025–Jun 2026; full-time, 40 hrs/wk

  • Understanding of software development process; experience with test automation and Agile/BDD (Gherkin preferred)

  • Proficiency in Python; familiarity with C/C++; ability to read/debug code; strong collaboration skills; willing to travel as required

Nice-to-haves

  • Embedded software development or test experience; MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow; V&V for automotive or Sae/EcoCar contexts

  • Experience with Jenki

Full Description

Job Description 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. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.) Work Arrangement: Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI, Warren, MI, or Austin, TX, three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business. The Role: We are looking for a Software Quality & Testing Engineer to help us elevate our software built-in quality to the next level in the Vehicle Software and Electronics Engineering organization! In this role you will be using Agile methods, such as behavior driven development (BDD), to collaborate with product owners, developers, and testers to ideate, create, and execute software behavior tests for the next generation of GM embedded controllers. What You’ll Do: Develop test cases to assess software products at the solution, system and feature level. Identify software anomalies, missed requirements and performance issues early in the development process Develop robust continuous automation methods using tools such the robot or other test automation framework Understand functional, safety, and compliance requirements, implementing appropriate test plans and setups Execute test plans on a variety of test environments such as hardware and software in-the-loop simulators, test benches and vehicles Identify, document and resolve software problems; contribute to the team knowledge base so common software errors, corner case situations and other learnings can be retained and shared Frequently collaborate with controls, diagnostic, system engineering and software cross-functional teams as well as other stakeholders to define effective acceptance criteria Travel as required Required Qualifications: Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Mechatronics, Software, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related degree Must be graduating between Dec 2025 – June 2026 Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications): Embedded software development or test experience Proficient with Python or other similar scripting languages (R, C, C++, MATLAB, VBA, or equivalent programming language) Experience reading and debugging source code in C/C++ language High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a geographically dispersed organization Knowledge of applied controls theory at the system level Working knowledge of the software development process Test automation (e.g., Jenkins), regression testing, and test procedure creation Experience working in an Agile environment Software-in-the-loop test environment experience Hardware-in-the-loop test environment experience, including dSPACE ControlDesk CppUTest environment experience MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow experience Vehicle Dynamics / CarSim or other computer aided test experience Communication protocol and tool experience (Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN diagnostics, ETAS INCA, Intrepid NeoVI/VSpy/Comet/Galaxy, Vector CANoe/CANape tools) Experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jira and other configuration management, version control and code quality tools. Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) process and familiarity with Gherki Formula SAE, Ecocar, or other Automotive related experience/clubs Compensation: The base salary will be based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate. 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, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. 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. 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