General Motors
Software Developer - Early Career
General MotorsCanada20 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology
Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Centre (MEC) three times per week at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.

About GM:

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company. 

The Role:

We are seeking creative, highly motivated engineers with passion and expertise in controls and software for the position of software developer within GM’s Vehicle Software and Electronics Engineering group.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge software solutions including the Software-Defined Vehicle solutions that are revolutionizing the automotive industry. You will design, implement, test and architect Infotainment software solutions for functionality deployed across our vehicle portfolio and vehicle ecosystem.

In this role, you will directly impact the GM vehicles that drive down the road and improve our customer experience! Your work will contribute directly to GM's vision of a world with ZERO Crashes, ZERO Emissions, and ZERO Congestion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality software solutions for Software Defined Vehicle – Infotainment Applications and Services
  • Design, development and implementation of Infotainment requirements to continuously improve software functions and user experience using embedded software development frameworks in Android, QNX and Linux environments
  • Adhere to best software design principles, utilizing design patterns and understanding abstractions for effective software solutions.
  • Test & demonstrate software functionality & readiness
  • Supply common solutions across all GM owned software
  • Document requirements for design solutions and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality
  • Participate in architecture, requirements, design, code, and test case reviews
  • Utilize automated test tools in build environments, benches, and vehicles to verify functionality of the feature at the Controller, System and Vehicle level
  • Function as an inclusive Agile Scrum team member to deliver software solutions
  • Have voice in software planning events, share ideas & learnings and help teach/train others


Required Qualifications

  • Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Masters degree in one of the following areas: Computer Engineering, Computer Science or any related Engineering field
  • Must be graduating between December 2025 and August 2026  
  • Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills):

  • Skilled in programming languages, preferably Kotlin, Java, or C/C++
  • Experience with JIRA, GIT, and Agile software development framework
  • Experience with developing applications and middleware on embedded operating systems
  • Object-oriented software development experience with a solid grasp of algorithms and data structures
  • Experience with testable software architecture JUnit, Espresso, TDD, MVVM, Clean Architecture
  • Experience with Android Open Source Project development
  • Experience with the development of automotive infotainment solutions
  • Knowledge and experience with CAN, LIN, ARXML, or Ethernet communications protocol.
  • Software architecture principles and best practices
  • Formula SAE, Ecocar, or other Automotive related experience/clubs
  • Customer-centric focus with solution development


Sponsorship: PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN CANADA NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada Company, please advise if you require accommodation.

For more information about GM Canada, visit our website at www.gm.ca/careers

General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
  • Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
  • Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
  • GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.


About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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