Digital Key Product SW DRE

Job Description

The VMEC Digital Key Product SW DRE is responsible for the end-to-end ownership of the software and feature execution for GMs Digital Key system. This role ensures seamless integration of mobile devices cloud services and in-vehicle controllers to deliver secure reliable and intuitive digital key experiences to customers. The engineer will collaborate with internal software teams cybersecurity mobile app developers and global suppliers to define requirements validate functionality and drive robust software releases aligned with program milestones. This position requires deep technical expertise in connected vehicle systems strong cross-domain collaboration and the ability to drive execution in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own software requirements release plans and feature execution for GM Digital Key functionality across multiple vehicle programs.
• Collaborate with suppliers in-vehicle module owners (BCM TCU etc.) and mobile app/cloud teams to define and refine system interfaces and use cases.
• Lead Design Release for Digital Key software components using WERS GPDS Global BOMS and related GM release systems.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with security standards encryption protocols and key management processes.
• Drive system integration and feature validation across multiple environments (HIL bench vehicle and virtual).
• Track and manage software changes defects and feature requests in JIRA and other GM engineering tools.
• Lead root cause analysis for Digital Keyrelated issues driving cross-functional teams to resolution.
• Ensure Digital Key software meets timing safety security and regulatory requirements.
• Provide launch plant and service support for Digital Key issues including vehicle/mobile app interoperability.
• Maintain documentation configuration control and audit readiness for all Digital Key software releases.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or related technical field.
• 7 years of experience in embedded software development connected vehicle features or software release engineering.
• Familiarity with Bluetooth LE (BLE) NFC UWB and secure communication protocols.
• Knowledge of automotive communication (CAN LIN Ethernet) and integration tools (Vector CANoe Vehicle Spy).
• Experience with JIRA GitHub Jenkins and configuration management tools.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across hardware software and mobile environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to interface across domains (in-vehicle cloud mobile cybersecurity).

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science or related field.
• Experience working on Digital Key Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) standards or similar connected car features.
• Understanding of GM Global BOMS WERS PRTS and calibration workflows.
• Experience working with supplier software teams and managing deliveries to automotive programs.
• Prior exposure to PKI certificate management and secure provisioning of keys in mobile/vehicle systems.

Additional Notes

This role provides the opportunity to directly shape the customers digital ownership experience by enabling innovative and secure access features. The Digital Key SW DRE will influence next-generation vehicle architectures and play a critical role in GMs vision for connected and electrified mobility.

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