Top Software Engineer Jobs in Detroit, MI

Develop embedded Linux software and device drivers for automotive display systems on high-compute SoC platforms. Responsibilities include display power and configuration features, full software lifecycle participation, hardware-software integration, performance and power optimization, SoC and display bring-up, validation, testing, and production-quality development for automotive and safety-critical systems.

Design, build, and maintain full-stack applications and data workflows for regulatory, safety, and quality systems. Own end-to-end features from Next.js/React front end through Java microservices to relational databases and Databricks pipelines. Ensure test automation, CI/CD, observability, and secure, versioned APIs. Mentor engineers and translate regulatory requirements into scalable, auditable solutions.

Develop, test, maintain, and support software applications for vehicle electrical-system validation and manufacturing processes. Troubleshoot software, hardware, and integration issues; support validation using test benches, development hardware, and production vehicles; integrate applications with manufacturing equipment, plant systems, vehicle networks, and enterprise platforms; and contribute to root-cause investigations, code reviews, documentation, releases, and continuous improvements.

Leads software strategy, complex feature development, system design, integration, verification testing, and engineering best practices. Specializes in cellular communication software and systems, including network stacks, TCP/IP protocols, cellular baseband, embedded operating systems, application-level control systems, and Linux/iOS environments. Provides technical leadership to development and integration teams and evaluates emerging technologies and competitive products.

Develop production-grade software for autonomous mobile equipment across manufacturing plants. Responsibilities include building data portals, dashboards, telemetry pipelines, robot and software-version tracking, calibration tools, regression reporting, OTA and remote-support integrations, and operator-facing interfaces. The role maintains reliable production infrastructure, supports diagnostics and fleet management, partners with robotics and plant teams, and provides observability, incident response, on-call support, and technical KPI translation.

Build and launch backend identity decisioning systems that validate consumer identity and satisfy KYC regulations. Collaborate with Product, Compliance, Auth, Fraud, Analytics, and engineering teams; decompose projects, write tested and extensible code, monitor system metrics, support availability and on-call operations, debug code, participate in reviews, and contribute to technical decisions and team development.

Leads performance engineering across the organization by designing load-testing and data-generation frameworks, defining benchmarks and standards, analyzing application, database, and system behavior, and guiding teams in performance optimization. Builds reusable tooling and best practices using k6, JavaScript, Grafana, and InfluxDB while addressing scalability, latency, throughput, and reliability challenges in distributed cloud-native systems.

Build and deploy full-stack healthcare financial products used by millions of patients. Develop AI- and ML-powered features, integrate LLMs, enhance an AI billing assistant, and create patient payment solutions. Collaborate with product, design, and partner engineering teams to deliver production-ready software. Contribute to technical planning, coordinate complex development efforts, mentor peers, and maintain high standards for testing, code quality, efficiency, and technical debt management.

Designs and develops complex native Android applications that improve the home-buying experience. Responsibilities include implementing maintainable and testable code, collaborating with product and design teams, reviewing code, documenting technical decisions, improving performance, applying Android best practices, using AI code-generation tools, and participating in an on-call rotation supporting production reliability.

Executes manual and automated testing for automotive infotainment systems, configures embedded test benches, documents defects, develops test cases and automation scripts, and supports build promotions and issue escalation. Collaborates with engineering teams on defect resolution and tests Android-based embedded applications using CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, automotive communication protocols, and Python, Java, or Kotlin.

Develop and deploy customer-focused web, mobile, and backend applications across the full software stack. Design major features, contribute to architecture decisions, conduct code reviews, and ensure secure, high-quality implementations. Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams using Agile and SDLC practices. Manage version control, CI/CD, environments, and releases; maintain automated test coverage and perform root-cause analysis. Build and optimize relational data solutions using SQL Server, including complex queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.

Design, build, deploy, and support scalable Java microservices on AWS. Provide technical leadership, architectural direction, code reviews, troubleshooting, proof-of-concept development, and cross-functional collaboration. Work with high-throughput data, messaging systems, distributed architectures, observability, and AI-assisted development tools. Participate in on-call support, mentor engineers, lead architectural initiatives, and deliver reliable SaaS platform features.

Develop, test, release, and support software independently in an AI-native engineering environment. Build reusable code modules and patterns, participate in code and design reviews, resolve incidents, document solutions, and assist junior engineers. Use AI coding tools daily, contribute to Agile practices, support production systems through possible on-call rotations, and help improve software development practices.

Develop Java-based Rhapsody modeling tools, middleware code generation, Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, automation scripts, and software engineering model integrations for SDV architectures. Perform testing, release management, user support, requirements analysis, workflow improvements, and technical solution development. Provide guidance to business teams and create tooling documentation and training materials.

Own the development and maintenance of large-scale React Native applications for iOS and Android. Lead architecture improvements, React Native upgrades, native module development, performance optimization, automated testing, CI/CD reliability, and production debugging. Collaborate with cross-functional product pods, contribute to technical discovery and architecture, mentor engineers, and raise engineering standards while delivering scalable, maintainable mobile experiences.

Develop and execute manual and automated software tests for vehicle over-the-air update services. Build and maintain subsystem test benches, author test scripts, analyze logs, triage system-level defects, document anomalies, and track issues through resolution and verification. The role requires collaboration with engineering, systems, suppliers, and back-office teams to deliver reliable software integrations on schedule.

Design, build, and operate foundational developer infrastructure across CI, build systems, deployment orchestration, and test platforms. Improve build speed, deployment safety, and test reliability while owning services end to end, including SLOs, observability, and on-call responsibilities. Partner with engineering teams to address platform pain points and lead cross-cutting technical projects through production.

Staff Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, testing, documenting, and delivering complex Java and JEE software solutions. Leads multi-layered architecture across business, application, data, and infrastructure domains; evaluates requirements and technical feasibility; collaborates with cross-functional teams; and supervises engineering personnel. The role requires expertise across the full SDLC, cloud and distributed systems, databases, web technologies, and Agile development practices.

Design and develop Java-based microservices interacting with Azure resources. Document requirements, link designs to test cases, debug software issues, and perform unit and integration testing. Collaborate with engineering, IT, systems, electrical architecture, calibration, and vehicle performance teams to integrate, test, and release robust services. The role requires experience with cloud platforms, databases, containers, CI/CD tools, REST APIs, event-driven architecture, MQTT, gRPC, and Terraform.

Develop performance tooling, frameworks, and automated systems for scalable autonomous vehicle software. Prototype technologies, analyze software behavior, identify bottlenecks, optimize high-performance code across heterogeneous computing environments, and collaborate with product teams on performance improvements.

Develops and owns backend microservices for GM’s Firmware Over The Air platform, including campaign execution, package building, vehicle interactions, APIs, databases, event-driven workflows, CI/CD deployment, monitoring, performance, security, and production support. Designs technical solutions, documents architecture, estimates work, leads code reviews, enforces engineering standards, and collaborates with product, architecture, development, and user teams.

Develop and maintain embedded automotive infotainment software using AUTOSAR, C, C++, and Java across Linux, QNX, and Android platforms. Lead requirements definition, system design, implementation, testing, code reviews, static analysis, defect resolution, and platform integration. Work with CAN, Ethernet, vehicle diagnostics, and hardware debugging while serving as a subject matter expert and collaborating across teams to deliver project milestones.

Leads systems and software quality for automotive electronics programs by defining quality strategies, managing quality plans, assessing requirements and traceability, conducting audits and gate reviews, monitoring risks and corrective actions, and supporting ASPICE assessments. The role provides independent readiness evaluations, drives root-cause analysis and continuous improvement, oversees supplier quality, and reports program quality status to leadership. Collaboration spans engineering, cybersecurity, functional safety, validation, program management, and release teams.

Develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and modernize critical mainframe enterprise applications using COBOL, PL/I, JCL, DB2, IMS, and z/OS. Responsibilities span requirements analysis, technical design, coding, testing, deployment, production support, incident resolution, integration, batch processing, security, and modernization. The engineer collaborates with architects and stakeholders, supports cloud integration and CI/CD initiatives, applies Agile and DevOps practices, and mentors less-experienced developers while participating in on-call support.

Develop and release software, solve complex technical problems, support production systems, lead incident resolution, and create reusable code patterns. Guide code and design reviews, establish engineering standards, conduct prototypes, document solutions, and mentor team members. Improve team delivery by addressing technical debt and process issues. Participate in Agile practices, software releases, integration testing, and an on-call rotation.