Top Software Engineer Jobs in Detroit, MI

Leads modernization of General Motors’ embedded software build ecosystem by migrating Make- and shell-based workflows to Bazel. Designs reusable rules, toolchains, platforms, and repository standards; integrates build infrastructure with CI/CD, testing, releases, security, and observability; and improves reproducibility, performance, reliability, and developer productivity. The role also evaluates AI-assisted engineering workflows and mentors teams across the organization.

Develop and maintain mobile applications using React Native across the full software lifecycle. Build APIs, write unit and UI tests, troubleshoot live applications, improve performance and usability, remediate code quality and security issues, document solutions, and collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams. The role also provides technical leadership and requires compliance with software development standards.

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.

Lead cross-functional teams to design, build, and deliver scalable enterprise software and products. Own engagement relationships, product roadmaps, architecture (APIs, microservices), CI/CD and quality practices, project planning, and mentoring of junior staff to drive delivery and continuous improvement.

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.

Develop ADAS feature and algorithm building blocks, integrate Simulink models into MATLAB and CarMaker test environments, create test cases, debug and document issues, and perform systems testing on benches and in vehicles. The intern will collaborate with engineering teams to improve manufacturing systems and validate product performance against customer requirements.

Entry-level engineering leadership program participants complete three onsite one-year rotations across embedded software, design, test, production support, and systems engineering. The program provides technical and leadership training, mentorship, networking, and tuition assistance for a required technical master’s degree. Participants must relocate among designated U.S. facilities, beginning in Sterling Heights, Michigan, or Minneapolis, Minnesota. Some rotations may require obtaining and maintaining a Department of Defense security clearance.

Lead technical strategy and execution for foundational Trust and Safety systems supporting consumer risk and credit reporting. Design and operate highly available backend systems, improve reliability and monitoring, establish engineering standards, guide complex cross-functional initiatives, and mentor engineers. The role involves ownership of system architecture, technical planning, operational readiness, code quality, and team development.

Develop scalable C++ software that defines and enforces endpoint behavior across millions of managed Windows endpoints. Responsibilities include implementing features, improving platform performance, shipping production code, designing new systems, writing architecture documents, defining subsystem contracts, and collaborating with server, UI, product, and design teams. The role requires deep Windows systems and kernel-driver expertise, with preferred experience in WHQL, minifilter or WFP drivers, macOS Endpoint Security, and Linux kernel development.

Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable payroll onboarding software. Drive technically complex initiatives, influence architecture and roadmaps, collaborate across product, design, and engineering, improve reliability, promote coding best practices, mentor engineers, and use AI tools to enhance development productivity.

Build and ship production software for Toast’s retail platform, partnering with engineering, product, and customers. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, designing and prototyping end-to-end solutions, making foundational technical decisions, incorporating customer feedback, tracking industry trends, and deploying AI-powered experiences. The role supports large grocery and convenience-store customers and may involve visiting stores to understand operator workflows.

Architect and build a high-performance trading platform for active traders. Develop responsive web interfaces integrating real-time market data, low-latency execution workflows, and advanced trading tools. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on large-scale initiatives, emphasizing scalability, performance, API quality, maintainability, developer experience, and end-user usability.