2027 Winter Co-op Vehicle Experience Software Developer

GM of Canada Company; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

GM of Canada Company in Markham is seeking a software engineer-in-training to help design and develop Linux-based connectivity software for vehicles. You will work with hardware, application, and cloud teams to ensure end-to-end reliability and performance.

The role focuses on building C, C++, and Rust tools, improving developer efficiency, and driving prototyping speed. This is a coop-position requiring full-time hours and a 8–12 month term with hybrid attendance.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Applied Science and Engineering or equivalent.
• Eligible to work full time hours, 40 hours a week for a term of 8 or 12 months (consecutive semesters).
• Must be enrolled in a coop program and legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C, C++, and Rust based tools and prototypes supporting vehicle software workflows.
• Assist with data handling, analysis, and problem solving linking software behavior to real-world outcomes.
• Contribute to application logic and internal software to improve developer efficiency and prototyping speed.
• Support software testing and debugging by reproducing issues and documenting results clearly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to translate ideas into prototypes and plans.
• Participate in design reviews and project planning, communicating progress and issues.

Skills

C

C++

Rust

Linux

Zephyr

Bluetooth

WiFi

Education

Bachelor's degree (pursuing) in CS/ENG or equivalent

Tools

Zephyr OS

Linux

Job description

Job Description

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) three times per week at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role

Our vehicle communication team is hiring a software engineer to design and develop software in our Linux-based connectivity system. You'll be part of a team working to ship the world's most reliable connectivity. What You'll Do GM is developing a breakthrough new system for vehicle software and communications, and you'll be at the heart of it. We design our own hardware, so you'll work closely with hardware teams to meet the tough power and reliability requirements of vehicles. You'll also work closely with our application and cloud teams to ensure end-to-end reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C, C++, and RUST based tools, and prototypes that support Digital Vehicle Experience software development and validation workflows.
• Assist with data handling, analysis, and problem-solving tasks that connect software behavior to real-world system or user outcomes.
• Contribute to application logic, automation, and other internal software used to improve developer efficiency, prototyping speed, or user-facing feature exploration.
• Support software testing and debugging by reproducing issues, validating expected behavior, and documenting results clearly for teammates.
• Work with cross-functional engineers to translate mechatronics- or user-experience-oriented ideas into prototypes and implementation plans.
• Participate in team design reviews, technical discussions, and project planning while communicating progress and open issues effectively.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Applied Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Eligible to work full time hours, 40 hours a week for a term of 8 or 12 months (consecutive semesters).

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated interest in software-oriented work within engineering, including coursework.
• Strong interest in programming roles that sit at the intersection of software, physical systems, and user experience.
• Proven ability to collaborate with teammates, and communicate effectively on technical projects, leadership experience highly desired.
• Comfortable learning new tools and adapting quickly across technical problem spaces.
• Programming: experience with C, C++, or RUST; exposure to JavaScript or Python a plus.
• Exposure to connectivity protocols with Bluetooth, Wifi, or Cellular a plus.
• Exposure to Linux or Zephyr based operating systems a plus.
• Experience with technical project work, coordinating group work, and managing timelines and deliverables.
• Experience gathering stakeholder feedback and iterating solutions based on user needs.
• Strong collaboration, public speaking, adaptability, and teamwork skills.

Program and Eligibility

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

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