Entry Level Software Engineer
The Entry Level Software Engineer at Confidential Client will contribute to the design and development of applications for GM's in-vehicle Infotainment system within a collaborative, Agile environment. The role involves executing software tasks across the full development lifecycle, supporting cross-functional teams, and adhering to GM's quality and architectural standards while developing technical skills in connected vehicle technologies.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Software Engineer to join a Passenger Experiences team building connected vehicle applications for in-vehicle infotainment systems. This is a hybrid, full-time contractor role based in Warren, MI. You will work with senior engineers to design, implement, test, and release HMI/mobile applications for vehicle infotainment while developing your technical skills in Android, Kotlin/Java, and modern CI/CD and testing practices.
Work Arrangement & Sponsorship
- Hybrid — expected to report to the Warren, MI office at least three days per week (or as dictated by the business).
- Confidential Client does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you will need sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H‑1B, OPT, CPT, TN, J‑1).
What You’ll Do
- Assist in the design and development of HMI/mobile applications for the in‑vehicle infotainment system.
- Implement efficient, well-structured, optimized, and documented source code with guidance from senior engineers.
- Participate in architecture, requirements, design, code, and test-case reviews; contribute feedback and learn best practices.
- Create and maintain documentation aligned with the software development process.
- Support cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve software integration issues within vehicle systems.
- Work within an Agile/Scrum team—Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives—to deliver high-quality software.
- Follow engineering processes that ensure quality and conformance to architecture and safety requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Graduation date between December 2025 and August 2026.
- Academic, project, co-op, or internship experience with Android or mobile application development.
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week).
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
Preferred (Competitive) Qualifications
- Experience building media player or multimedia applications (internship, project, or research).
- Strong programming and debugging skills in Kotlin and/or Java.
- Android multi-threaded development experience.
- Familiarity with CI/CD and quality tools (e.g., Jenkins, Parasoft).
- Contributions to open-source or team software projects.
- Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, and testable architectures (JUnit, Espresso, TDD, MVVM, Clean Architecture).
- Experience with Git-based source control (GitHub, Gerrit, Bitbucket).
- Working knowledge of Scrum/Agile practices.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base (for reference): $78,921 per year (estimated).
- Bonus potential via incentive pay programs based on company and individual performance.
- Benefit highlights: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, retirement savings, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance, employee assistance programs, and employee discounts.
Why Join
- Work on next‑generation connected vehicle experiences in a collaborative, cross-functional team.
- Gain mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to full SDLC practices for automotive-grade software.
- Access to robust benefits and professional development programs.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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