US_East | Product / System & PLM Engineer_L2

Software Release Leader

Location

Auburn Hills, Michigan (Onsite)

Top 5 Required Skill Sets

• Software Release Management and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Software Integration, Testing, and Validation
• Project Management and Cross-Functional Coordination
• Electronics Knowledge (Hardware and Software)
• Regulatory Compliance, Documentation, and Problem-Solving Skills

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate software release activities to achieve program objectives, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Serve as the primary interface between Software Release Teams, Electrical/Electronic (EE) Validation, Program Management, and external stakeholders.
• Review incoming software releases, software drops, and supporting documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Identify and resolve software release issues in collaboration with component teams.
• Coordinate software testing schedules with Validation Teams and Program Management.
• Monitor testing progress, follow up on outstanding activities, and communicate release status to stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to homologation requirements, regulatory compliance standards, testing procedures, and software requirements.
• Track project milestones, identify potential risks, and support timely issue resolution.
• Prepare and present progress reports using charts, graphs, spreadsheets, and other reporting tools as required by the Software Release Manager.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration across engineering, testing, and program management teams.

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience as a Software Developer, Test Engineer, Systems Engineer, or in a related software engineering role.
• Strong understanding of software release management, software development processes, methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Knowledge of software integration, validation, and testing processes.
• Solid understanding of electronics, including hardware and software components.
• Experience coordinating software release activities and tracking project deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding documentation, testing, and regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of program management principles and software development lifecycles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile software development environments.
• Project Management certification or related training.
• Familiarity with automotive software development and release processes.
• Experience with homologation and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of software release reporting, tracking tools, and project management dashboards.

“All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.”