2027 Winter Co-op Lighting Software Development & Test

United States Digital Space LLC; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

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Accommodation for disabilities

Job summary

General Motors of Canada Company in Markham and Oshawa offers a co-op internship inside an Agile Scrum team, focusing on lighting software and controls for GM vehicles. You'll contribute to requirements, development and testing, using BDD and TDD within a collaborative, hands-on environment.

You will gain practical embedded development experience, work with seasoned engineers, and engage in future automotive technology initiatives, with a structured program starting January 2027.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a co-op program and eligible to work in Canada.
• Must be available for a 12- to 16-month term starting January 2027.
• Eligible to work full-time hours (40/week) in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Testers, and other developers using BDD/TDD to create and implement Lighting Features for GM's next generation of EV and ICE vehicles.
• Design, implement and integrate complex embedded software systems in hand-coded C.
• Develop and maintain unit tests and multicomponent tests to ensure thorough software testing.
• Develop and execute automated tests in simulation and hardware-in-the-loop to validate system requirements.
• Participate in the Agile Team and Agile ceremonies as required.
• Learn and apply system-level test methodologies with CI/CD and automation teams.

Job description

Job Description

Vacancy Status:

This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count)

AI Disclosure:

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role.

Work Arrangement:

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

About GM:

At General Motors we pride ourselves on designing, building and selling the world's best vehicles. We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold engineering and business initiatives, and shape new directions for General Motors. As an intern or co‑op student through our EXCEL (Exploring Careers through Experiential Learning) Program you will gain hands‑on career specific experiences to maximize your real-world potential.

The Role:

The successful candidate will join an Agile Scrum team of approximately 10 members, responsible for developing Exterior and Interior Lighting software & controls for all GM vehicles produced globally! Our Scrum teams work in an Agile framework and are responsible for Requirements, Software Development, and Testing & Verification. The primary role of the successful candidate will be Software Development and Testing. Our team is collaborative, has a strong Agile culture, and will afford you the opportunity to work as part of a fun group whose product helps you see - and be seen - in every GM vehicle on the road!

What you will gain from this experience:

• Own your own deliverables from end-to-end, contribute to awesome lighting features that you will literally see driving down the road!
• Learn from decades of combined embedded development expertise in a highly collaborative environment.
• Interact with and work on the future of automotive technology!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Testers, and other developers, using methods like Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) to create and implement Lighting Features for GM’s next generation of EV and ICE vehicles.
• Design, implement and integrate complex embedded software systems in hand‑coded C.
• Develop and maintain Unit tests and Multicomponent tests to ensure thorough software testing, and execute model/code equivalences testing.
• Develop and execute automated tests in simulation and hardware-in-loop to validate system / sub-system requirements.
• Participate in the Agile Team and Agile ceremonies as required.
• Learn and apply system-level test methodologies that support new product development, collaborating with CI/CD and automation teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Eligible to work full time hours, 40 hours a week for a term of 12- 16 months (consecutive semesters) starting January 2027

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidate demonstrates a high degree of ownership and initiative for their work, and strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• AutoDrive, EcoCAR, or other Automotive related experience/clubs.
• Proficient in Embedded C and Python.
• Understanding of embedded controls software and the automated software build processes.
• Familiarity with automotive communication technologies such as CAN, LIN, and SPI
• Experience in virtualization or software integration.

NOTE- YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN A CO-OP PROGRAM AND MEET THE PROGRAM’S ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. ALL STUDENTS MUST ALSO BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN CANADA.

The monthly salary range for this role is $4,264.00 to $4784.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

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*

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.

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

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