Chassis Controls - Software Quality Automation Developer - Early Career

General Motors of Canada; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Canada is seeking a Software Quality Automation Developer to design and develop tools that enhance CI/CD pipelines. This role will focus on full-stack solutions and requires collaboration with various engineering teams. Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science and experience in software quality practices and development. Benefits include diverse compensation plans and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance plans

Defined Contribution Pension plan

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Exposure in DevOps, Software Development, Quality Assurance, tools development.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, eagerness to learn, and ability to collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop internal tools and frameworks.
• Build and maintain full-stack applications.
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps engineers, and QA teams to embed automation.

Skills

DevOps

Software Development

Automation

Version Control (Git)

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Node.js

React

Jenkins

Docker

GitHub

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)/ Oshawa Elevation Centre (OEC) 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.

About the Team

We are a collaborative and innovative engineering team focused on building high-quality tools and platforms that empower developers, testers, and system engineers across the organization. Our work sits at the intersection of software quality assurance, DevOps, and tools development—from designing internal web applications and automation frameworks to creating visualization platforms that simplify complex system interactions.

Role Overview

As a Software Quality Automation Developer, you will contribute to the design and development of internal platforms, tools and automation frameworks that support engineering teams across the organization. You will work on full-stack solutions, from backend services and databases to frontend visualizations — while ensuring quality through test automation, CI/CD integration, and performance monitoring within the organization.

You will collaborate with developers, QA engineers, System Engineers and DevOps specialists to build tools that improve workflows, increase visibility into complex systems, and drive consistency across platforms. This role requires a strong foundation in software quality practices, automation, software development, and cloud-based development environments, along with curiosity and initiative to learn and grow in both tools development and DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop internal tools and frameworks that enhance CI/CD pipelines and improve test automation workflows.
• Build and maintain full-stack applications that support requirement owners, developers and QA teams in validating software quality and accelerating delivery.
• Create solutions that integrate with version control systems, build pipelines, and automated testing frameworks to streamline engineering processes.
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps engineers, and QA teams to embed automation, performance monitoring, and IT compliance checks into the software delivery lifecycle.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Exposure in DevOps, Software Development, Quality Assurance, tools development, web application development
• Exposure to frontend development (HTML, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS frameworks) and/or backend development (Node.js, Express, Python, GraphQL).
• Familiarity with databases (MongoDB, SQL/NoSQL, Postgres) and an understanding of how data flows between systems.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile team environments.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, eagerness to learn, and ability to collaborate effectively with teammates.
• Strong expertise in version control systems (Git, GitHub, Gerrit), CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada and ability to travel to the US.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in automotive software development or embedded systems.
• High levelof interpersonal skills for effective collaboration in a geographically dispersed team.
• Familiarity with test frameworks such as Robot, Unittest, Selenium, PyTest, CppUTest and etc
• Exposure to BDD frameworks such as Behave, Cucumber, and similar tools, with an understanding of the BDD mindset.
• Proficiencyin reading and debugging C/C++ source code.
• Basic knowledge of controls theory and the software development process.
• Experience withCarSim,dSPACE/Control Desk, or similar HIL tools.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $73,900 to $110,900. 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.

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.