Android Software Developer – Infotainment OnStar

generalmotors; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare, dental, vision

Life insurance

Defined contribution pension

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Job summary

General Motors of Canada is seeking an Android Software Developer – Infotainment OnStar in the Digital Vehicle Experience group. You will design, implement and test Infotainment software across GM vehicles, enabling connected in-vehicle apps and a best-in-class user experience.

You will work in a hybrid model reporting to Markham three days a week, collaborating across Agile teams and mentoring junior engineers while contributing to GM's ZERO vision for crashes, emissions, and congestion.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience programming in Kotlin, Java or C++.
• 3+ years building mobile/ automotive apps (Android).
• Strong OO design, data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with large codebases and legacy code maintenance.
• Android UI development with Jetpack Compose and Figma collaboration.
• Experience with Android architecture patterns and test frameworks.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop in-vehicle infotainment applications for GM Infotainment systems.
• Own the SDV OnStar Calling and Turn-by-Turn domain lifecycle from requirements to maintenance.
• Collaborate in Agile teams, review architecture, design, code and tests.
• Produce clear technical documentation aligned with GM processes.
• Mentor junior staff and drive design decisions autonomously when needed.

Skills

Kotlin/Java/C++

Android development

OO design

JUnit/Espresso/TDD

Agile/Scrum

CAN bus logs

Android Automotive OS APIs

JIRA & GIT

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software/Computer Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

JIRA

GIT

Job description

Job Description

Vacancy Status

No: 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

Hybrid -

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

The Role

We are seeking creative, highly motivated engineer with passion and expertise in software engineering for the position of Android Software Developer – Infotainment OnStar within GM’s Digital Vehicle Experience 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 GM’s Infotainment software solutions for functionality deployed across our vehicle portfolio and vehicle ecosystem. Your contribution will enable customers to experience best-in-class fully connected in-vehicle applications.

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.

What You’ll do

• Design and develop the world’s best in-vehicle applications for GM Infotainment systems
• Responsible for the entire software development life cycle of OnStar Calling and Turn by Turn domain, including requirements, system design, development, deployment, and maintenance of the Infotainment software
• Design, develop and implement Infotainment requirements to continuously improve software functions and user experience using embedded software development frameworks in Android environment
• Participate in architecture, requirements, design, code, and test case reviews
• Adhere to best software design principles, utilizing design patterns and understanding abstractions for effective software solutions
• Collaborate within an Agile/Scrum team and across functional domains to clarify and manage requirements
• Produce clear technical documentation aligned with GM development processes
• Senior members will take ownership of each project, need to make design and implementation decisions autonomously and mentor junior members

Required Qualification

• 8+ years of experience programming in Kotlin, Java, or C++
• 3+ years of experience developing applications or middleware for mobile or automotive platforms (e.g. Android)
• Strong foundation in object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures
• Experience with large code bases, developing entirely new code and maintaining existing code
• Proficiency in Android UI development (e.g., Jetpack Compose) and design collaboration tools (e.g. Figma)
• Experience with testable software architecture JUnit, Espresso, TDD, MVVM, Clean Architecture
• Experience with JIRA, GIT, and Agile software development framework
• Ability to perform diagnostic and investigate issues based on limited information and familiar with reviewing Android system logs and vehicle signal logs such as CAN-bus logs
• Experience with Android Automotive OS APIs (CarService, ConnectivityManager, TelephonyManager, VehicleHAL)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative, disciplined, strong sense of responsibility, delivery and schedule commitment
• Experience providing guidance, leadership, and mentoring to team members

Other Skills Preferred

• Experience with AOSP development and Android internals (system services, Binder IPC, permissions)
• Software development experience in Android Studio/Linux platform
• Experience with navigation, GPS/GNSS, and location-based services
• Software development experience in a variety of embedded system
• Software development experience in C/C++ preferred
• Experience with the development of automotive infotainment solutions
• Knowledge and experience with CAN, LIN, ARXML, or Ethernet communications protocol
• Knowledge in automotive safety and regulations such as ASIL, FMVSS, etc.

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software/Computer Engineering or equivalent field
• Advanced degrees preferred

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $164,600. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

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

Benefits

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 including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
• 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.

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 1-800-865-7580. 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.