Senior Embedded Software Developer

General Motors of Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Markham is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop embedded C++ software for in-vehicle mapping systems. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in software development, especially in the automotive sector, and possesses strong skills in Agile methods and C++ best practices. This role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to innovative vehicle technologies.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Life insurance plans

Pension plan contributions

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production-grade C++ software development experience.
• 2+ years in automotive embedded software development.
• Strong foundation in object-oriented design and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design and test embedded C++ software for vehicle mapping applications.
• Collaborate with engineers to define software requirements.
• Support software testing and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

C++ software development

Embedded systems

Agile/Scrum

Problem-solving skills

Mentorship abilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

DevOps pipelines

AI-assisted coding tools

CI/CD environments

Job description

Overview

Join GM’s mission to build the future of mobility. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the development of embedded C++ software for in-vehicle mapping systems, supporting autonomous and electric vehicle platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test embedded C++ software for real-time connected in-vehicle mapping applications.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers to define mapping-related software requirements and architecture.
• Conduct design and code reviews focused on C++ best practices and performance optimization.
• Apply rigorous software development principles in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Support software testing through unit testing, simulation, bench and in-vehicle validation.
• Document software designs and development processes clearly and thoroughly.
• Support continuous integration and deployment pipelines for mapping software modules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing production-grade software in C++, preferably for embedded systems.
• 2+ years of experience in automotive embedded software, with a focus on mapping, localization, or navigation systems.
• Experience working with DevOps pipelines, build systems, and integration of application software with middleware.
• Experience with AI-assisted coding tools and prompt engineering for rapid development.
• Strong foundation in object-oriented design, algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.
• Familiarity with large codebases and CI/CD environments.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of ADAS, Autonomous Vehicles, and mapping technologies.
• Experience with automotive platforms and protocols (e.g. AUTOSAR, QNX, Ethernet/CAN/LIN).
• Familiarity with vehicle connectivity systems and automotive cybersecurity principles.
• Proficiency in additional languages such as Python or C#.

Notes

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits Overview

• 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

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Why Join Us

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