Principal Software Engineer AAOS

General Motors of Canada; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors of Canada is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to lead software strategy for Infotainment solutions. The role requires expertise in embedded systems and a strong background in software development, where you will mentor teams and drive innovative solutions. This hybrid position involves a blend of office presence and remote work, allowing for flexibility in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation days and holidays

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance plans

Defined Contribution Pension plan

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Embedded software development.
• Demonstrated track record leading software development teams.
• Expertise in embedded systems, Linux, Android, and QNX.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead Infotainment software development.
• Provide technical leadership for the software development lifecycle.
• Perform software optimization analysis to improve system performance.

Skills

Embedded systems

Linux

Android

QNX/RTOS systems

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Java

C++

Job description

Job Description

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three days per week, at minimum.

The Role

The Vehicle Experiences Engine software team is a dynamic and fast paced team that designs, develops, and maintains the embedded software platform for Infotainment and Software Defined Vehicle solutions, including drivers, operating system, BSP and software stack. We are developing a world-class GM experience for our customers and driving real change in the most iconic automaker on the planet. Our team delivers platform solutions for high end SoC's which enables to run infotainment, ADAS and other high compute application. We offer challenging positions for passionate professionals looking to advance their careers and be a part of an organization focused on innovation, speed, and business value.

What you’ll do:

• Define and lead software strategy for new technology, highly complex features, or significant enhancements for current, new, or major programs.

• Define and lead Infotainment software development working in Android, QNX, Linux, and AUTOSAR real-time systems.

• Provide senior technical leadership and expertise to the development teams for the entire software development lifecycle.

• Lead and generate technical solutions including specifying of requirements, functional decomposition, analysis, design, development, and testing for Infotainment software embedded in vehicle components.

• Perform software optimization analysis to improve system performance. Analyze and resolve performance, memory leak and deadlocks issues.

• Work with and bridge across multiple disciplines, including Engineering, Product teams, Program teams, and Information Technology, to make appropriate system level design trades.

• Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products and defines GM direction.

• Ensure the designed solutions conform to architectural requirements such as scalability, maintainability, reliability, extensibility, usability, and security.

• Challenge current implementations & introduce innovation opportunities for competitiveness and improved quality.

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to senior and junior engineers.

• Create and communicate vision & strategies specific to functional responsibilities. This includes preparing and giving presentations to senior and executive management.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Electrical Engineering, or related degree.

• 15+ years of experience in Embedded software development and launching quality software into production.

• Demonstrated successful technical track record leading software development teams in complex system environments.

• Solid expertise and exceptional knowledge in Embedded systems, Linux, Android, and QNX/RTOS systems.

• Expertise with Android AOSP and AAOS stacks, OS startup sequences, interaction models between domains.

• Experience in the development of automotive-related infotainment solutions.

• Excellent understanding of the embedded system requirements, Inter ECU communications, and stringent timing requirements.

• Technical: Java / C++, operating systems and runtime environments, safety, security

• Being a go-getter and excellent problem solver with demonstrated proven technical strength.

• Must be quality consciousness, able to work around the obstacles and find the right solution in short timeframes.

• Very effective interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Superb written and verbal technical communication skills, excellent ability to incorporate other engineer’s ideas and explain their own.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILLNEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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 .

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