Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: Position requires that the employee be onsite a minimum of three (3) days each week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays). You will be based out of Milford Proving Grounds.
The Role:
We are seeking a strategic and technically skilled Staff Software Quality Architect to lead and elevate software quality initiatives across VMEC, with a focus on scalable CI systems and built-in quality practices for embedded
platforms.
What You'll Do:
You will serve as a technical leader and advocate for built-in quality excellence, collaborating across Embedded Platform Engineering and VMEC to deliver scalable, efficient, and user-centric CI systems.
This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of software quality in automotive systems, influence enterprise-wide engineering practices, and drive innovation in embedded platform development.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership
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Architect and evolve CI verification/validation strategies for VMEC.
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Design robust testing strategies utilizing executable specifications for mechatronic systems
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Lead performance optimization of CI systems, focusing on build speed, mean time to recover (MTTR) and developer experience.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Align CI system development with VMEC user requirements and SDV Mechatronic Platform architecture.
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Partner with GM Tools teams to define and develop DevOps tools, pipelines, and automation.
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Ensure CI systems align with CALMR principles and support BIQ practices like Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), and continuous delivery
Communication & Advocacy
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Represent the voice of the VMEC user community in tool forums and development discussions.
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Communicate CI vision, roadmap, and improvement opportunities to leadership and stakeholders.
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Champion a quality-first mindset and advocate for scalable, testable, and maintainable embedded software practices across teams.
Continuous Improvement & Growth