Data Engineering Software Developer – Winter Co-op 2027

Jobtailor; Markham; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Markham, Ontario seeks a co-op Software Engineer to support vehicle data recording and control-plane configuration. You will develop pipelines, ingest and verify configuration files, and collaborate across engineering teams to improve data integrity and system performance.

The role emphasizes Python/Java/C/C++, CI/CD workflows, and cloud awareness (AWS/GCP/Azure) with hands-on experience in data processing and automation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Data Engineering or equivalent
• Eligible to work full-time hours, 40 hours a week, for an 8- or 12-month term starting January 2027
• Must be enrolled in a co-op program and meet the program’s eligibility requirements
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must not require sponsorship to work in Canada now or in the future
• Strong understanding of software development principles and best practices
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or C/C++
• Experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions, and workflow automation
• Understanding of logging and data processing concepts
• Experience with calibration/configuration tools and processes
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, Azure and logging services
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, embedded software development, and optimization
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain configuration files defining the operational state of vehicle Control and Data planes
• Design, implement, and maintain software pipelines verifying vehicle data and control-plane parameter integrity
• Build tools to ingest, cross-check, manage changes, and release data-recording configuration files
• Create workflows for automated verification of configuration parameters
• Maintain records of configuration files, parameter definitions, boundaries, optimal values, and system-level impacts
• Support CI/CD and DevOps initiatives for automated integration, testing, and release
• Analyze vehicle data logs to identify discrepancies and optimize system performance
• Contribute to continuous improvement of vehicle data recording and analytics software
• Collaborate across diverse engineering teams at General Motors, which designs, builds, and sells vehicles

Skills

Python

Java

C/C++

GitHub Actions

CI/CD

Workflow Automation

Data Processing

Logging Concepts

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering/CS/EE/Data Science/Data Engineering or equivalent

Tools

GitHub

AWS

GCP

Azure

Logging Services

Job description

• Develop and maintain configuration files defining the operational state of vehicle Control and Data planes
• Design, implement, and maintain software pipelines verifying vehicle data and control-plane parameter integrity
• Build tools to ingest, cross-check, manage changes, and release data-recording configuration files
• Create workflows for automated verification of configuration parameters
• Maintain records of configuration files, parameter definitions, boundaries, optimal values, and system-level impacts
• Support CI/CD and DevOps initiatives for automated integration, testing, and release
• Analyze vehicle data logs to identify discrepancies and optimize system performance
• Contribute to continuous improvement of vehicle data recording and analytics software
• Collaborate across diverse engineering teams at General Motors, which designs, builds, and sells vehicles

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Data Engineering or equivalent
• Eligible to work full-time hours, 40 hours a week, for an 8- or 12-month term starting January 2027
• Must be enrolled in a co-op program and meet the program’s eligibility requirements
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must not require sponsorship to work in Canada now or in the future
• Strong understanding of software development principles and best practices
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or C/C++
• Experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions, and workflow automation
• Understanding of logging and data processing concepts
• Experience with calibration/configuration tools and processes
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, Azure and logging services
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, embedded software development, and optimization
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Core Competencies

Proficient in software development principles with a strong focus on Python, Java, or C/C++. Experienced in CI/CD practices, workflow automation, and data processing to enhance vehicle control and data integrity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Python Programming
• CI/CD Pipelines
• GitHub Actions
• Data Processing
• Configuration Management

Hard Skills

• Software Development Principles
• Python
• Java
• C/C++
• GitHub
• Workflow Automation
• Calibration Tools
• Embedded Software Development
• Optimization
• Data Analysis

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Troubleshooting
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Vehicle Control
• Data Planes
• Configuration Files
• Continuous Improvement
• Engineering Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• AWS
• GCP
• Azure
• Logging Services