Senior SW Developer

General Motors; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in York Region is seeking a Software Developer for HVAC Climate Controls. The candidate will work in an Agile team environment, focusing on software development and testing for embedded automotive systems. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Computer Science or a related field and have experience writing C code, preferably with MATLAB Simulink. Competitive benefits include paid time off, healthcare, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Life insurance plans

Pension plan contributions

Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of embedded software development experience preferred.
• Individually motivated; expect high independence and motivation.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work in a geographically dispersed team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Agile Team and ART Program Events.
• Design and integrate software with hand-coded C.
• Create and modify Unit test cases and execute testing.

Skills

Writing and debugging C code

Experience with MATLAB Simulink/Stateflow

Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Good communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git Ecosystem

Intrepid Vehicle Spy

MATLAB Simulink

Job description

Hybrid: This role is classified as Hybrid , meaning the successful candidate will work at our Markham office three (3) days a week.

The Team:

Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying the embedded controls and software for all vehicle systems and components that manage cabin comfort.

The successful candidate will join an Agile Scrum team of approximately 10 members, responsible for developing HVAC Climate Controls for all GM vehicles produced globally! The Scrum team works in an Agile framework and is responsible for Requirements, Software Development, and Test.

The Role:

The primary role of the successful candidate will be Software Development and Test. Our team is collaborative, has a strong Agile culture, and will afford you the opportunity to work as part of a fun group whose product spans the entire GM portfolio!

Work as part of an Agile Scrum team that develops embedded automotive HVAC Climate Control systems. Responsibilities of this team unit include:

• Participate in the Agile Team and ART Program Events as required

• Working together with Product Owners, Testers, and other developers, using methods like Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD), create and implement Features for GM’s next generation of EV and ICE vehicles

• You’ll be required to design, architect, develop and integrate software with hand-coded C, with some flexibility to choose implementation methods.

• Create hand code to address any requirements not achieved through auto coding process

• Experience with ECU Build process and software configuration management processes tools (e. Git Ecosystem)

• Create interfaces as required to integrate new software components into existing software

• Create or modify Unit test cases and Multicomponent test cases to ensure thorough software testing, and execute model/code equivalences testing

• Archive software components into repository database

• Help create and update functional test plans, and execute those tests on a HIL bench & target controller build using common automotive test tools such as Intrepid Vehicle Spy

• Interface with GM internal teams – Calibrators, Vehicle Integration Teams, etc.

• Be familiar with MATLAB Simulink models, adhering to modeling / software / autocoding best practices

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Mechatronics, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience

• Experience with writing and debugging C code and/or MATLAB Simulink/Stateflow and/or Rational Rhapsody

• 3 to 5 years of embedded software development experience preferred; Familiarity, test procedures and build processes in particular preferred

• Individually motivated; Scrum Team members are expected to pursue their goals with a high degree of independence and motivation

• Good oral and written communication skills are required, and high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team

• Ability to manage time and meet deliverable timing is critical

• Experience in any of the domains noted above an asset but not required (occupant access, position, protection, vision & visibility, and comfort/HVAC)

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in HVAC Comfort Domain

• Prior experience working in Agile / Scrum

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.