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Staff Software Engineer - LV Battery
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 roles171 certified filings for “Senior Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in MI: $140k–$163k, median $150k. Most were filed at wage level IV (74%) — 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 Work Classification: Hybrid: The successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI three times per week, at minimum, or as dictated by the business. The Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of innovative battery management software solutions for low-voltage (LV) systems. This role demands a strong technical leader who can drive strategic initiatives, foster cross-functional collaboration, and champion best practices in software engineering within a dynamic automotive environment. What You'll Do : • Lead the architectural design and development of complex software for LV battery sensing systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in software development processes, tooling, and methodologies, incorporating best practices such as SAFe. • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. • Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, quality assurance, and product management, to define requirements and deliver integrated solutions. • Act as a subject matter expert in LV battery software, contributing to strategic technical roadmaps and decision-making. • Identify and resolve complex technical problems through effective group problem-solving techniques and innovative software coding solutions. • Contribute to the development and implementation of enterprise data architecture strategies relevant to battery system data. • Ensure adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality processes throughout the software development lifecycle. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. • 7+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a significant focus on embedded systems or automotive applications. • Proven expertise in software coding, with strong proficiency in C or other relevant programming languages. • Demonstrated experience in leading technical projects and initiatives, exhibiting strong strategic leadership. • Prior experience with developing and leading battery management sensing software and expertise with different sensing AFEs. • Extensive knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles and practices. • Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture concepts and their application in complex systems. • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to facilitate effective group problem-solving sessions. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively across diverse teams (Cross-Functional Leadership). • A strong commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends. What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills): • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. • 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a significant focus on embedded systems or automotive applications. • Prior low voltage battery or Tier One experience launching programs. • Ability to use AI tools to accelerate product development. Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, though which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies. This role is categorized as hybrid. This mea