Senior Software Developer (Vehicle Steering Controls)

General Motors of Canada; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled embedded software engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge automotive control systems. This role involves collaborating within an agile team to design, implement, and test software solutions that enhance vehicle performance and safety. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in C/C++ and MATLAB Simulink to create innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with rigorous safety standards. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where your contributions will help shape the future of automotive technology.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation days

Healthcare benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance plans

Defined Contribution Pension plan

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development and debugging.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
• Experience in agile environments and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of embedded software for automotive control systems.
• Work with engineers to create control algorithms and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Conduct testing and debugging of software using various testing methods.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

C/C++ Programming

MATLAB Simulink

Agile Methodologies

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics

Master's Degree in Mechatronics

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Stateflow

Job description

Job Description

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

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and executing the design, development, testing and implementation of embedded software for automotive control systems as part of the Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) global engineering department in the Software & Services Embedded Platform (SSEP) organization.

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership within an agile scrum team to design and develop embedded software for vehicle chassis control systems using C code and MATLAB Simulink
• Work with controls & diagnostics engineers to create controls algorithms
• Create MATLAB/Simulink models, adhering to modeling/software/autocoding best practices
• Create hand code in C/C++ to address any requirements not achieved through autocoding process
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, government regulations, and GM internal policies, including MISRA guidelines.
• Create or modify test cases to ensure thorough software testing
• Execute model/code equivalency testing
• Identify and resolve software problems
• Create software interfaces as required to integrate new software components into existing software
• Archive software components into repository databases and coordinate database retention efforts between controls and software teams
• Test and debug software using models, controller hardware, and vehicles to conduct Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and integration testing.
• Work cross-functionally with System Engineers, Calibrators, Scrum Managers, and Scrum Leaders to ensure robust design.
• Leverage GM’s virtual systems, benches, and vehicles to verify and validate system behaviors and performance.
• As an agile team member, take on other tasks as part of the software change management process as per the Scaled Agile Framework
• Perform other tasks as required
• Travel as required to the US

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Software, Electrical, Computer Engineering or in a related field.
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience
• Experience with developing and debugging source code in C/C++
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Familiarity with software development process
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage time, meet deliverable timing and work independently
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team
• Experience working in an agile environment
• Must have a valid Canadian driver’s license

What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master's Degree in Mechatronics, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Experience with embedded software architecture design
• 3+ years of experience with MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow
• Experience with chassis-related domain experience (eg:steering, tire & wheel dynamics)
• Basic knowledge of controls theory
• Experience with testing methods and techniques (test-driven development and behavior-driven development (TDD and BDD))
• Experience in the development of real time embedded control systems
• Hardware I/O level controller knowledge
• CAN and LIN communication protocol knowledge

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 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.

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About GM

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Why Join Us

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Diversity Information

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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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