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Embedded Software Architect
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Milford, Michigan, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles4 certified filings for “Senior Software Safety Architect” (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) in CA: $220k–$220k, median $220k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description DUTIES: Analyze customer inputs and system requirements to create a robust Software Architecture design model for all Software components responsible for Electrification. Lead the design and development of electrification services based on SDV Solution Definition. Coordinate and participate in software design reviews and code reviews, ensuring that all software development activities are in line with the established architecture, standards, and the SAFe framework. Develop software requirements specifications and software functional specifications, including requirements analysis, software architecture design, data structure design, and low-level software requirement development, in accordance with GM’s SDV vision. Develop, deploy, and maintain software modules and participate in the design of a best-in-class in-vehicle Abstracted Mechatronic Platform for GM's new electronic architectures. Code, unit test, debug, and modify complex embedded systems software to ensure project objectives and schedules are met, while adhering to the SAFe framework. Work closely with a team of highly skilled engineering professionals to solve cross-functional design issues and deliver top-quality products to the end user, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement in line with SAFe principles. Ensure compliance with ISO26262 and Automotive SPICE based Engineering Process Model in software development activities, while advancing the SDV agenda within the organization. Communicate findings, both technical and non-technical, to prevent issues and ensure alignment across teams and departments. Migrate to new vehicle platform, institutionalizing supervisory controls architecture, executing key projects, maintaining governance, and adhering to industry standards. Embed a culture of built-in-quality through a test-first approach leveraging Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies to manage software complexity. Harmonize development efforts across the VMEC, promoting a unified approach to achieving electrification goals and SDV vision. Drive Efficiencies and innovation in tools, processes, and software. Actively Engage in driving efficiency in software, collaborating with Software System Architects to improve code quality and pay down technical debts. Focus on continuous improvement of designs to drive common best practices and efficient algorithms. Pursue the Reduction of technical debt such as Software Documentation, cyclomatic complexity reduction, etc., and help with defects/PRTS resolution. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field of study and Seven (7) years of experience as a Network Protocol Engineer, Systems Engineer, Software Development Engineer, Electrical System Design Engineer, Technical Specialist, Software Engineer, or related role. Seven (7) years of experience with: Automotive embedded software development with proficiency in C/C++ and scripting language experience including Python; Architecting embedded systems with design strategies and principles; Network protocol including CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and SOME/IP; Vehicle Development Process timing and key engineering achievements; and CI/CD principles and automated testing frameworks including Agile frameworks. Five (5) years of experience with: Developing software with microcontrollers based on Classic Autosar and Adaptive Autosar; ASIL A-D safety compliance; Software tooling with automation, code-generation, and fault injection; and Embedded software development tool set including JIRA and