Software Developer

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

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Oshawa is seeking a Senior Software Developer skilled in vision systems to join their dynamic engineering team. This role involves designing and implementing embedded software for vehicle camera technologies, with hands-on vehicle experience required. Candidates should have a strong background in software development and proficiency in programming languages like C++ and Python. Competitive benefits and hybrid work arrangement available.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance plans

Pension plan contributions

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in hands on working in a vehicle, (2+ years development experience).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, and others.
• Proficiency in developing algorithms for computer vision, both classic and neural network-based.
• Strong problem-solving skills and troubleshooting ability for complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain embedded software and algorithms.
• Prototype new technologies and algorithms into development vehicles.
• Contribute to creation of core vision system technologies.
• Develop technology based on product needs and implement integration.

Skills

Software Development

Problem-Solving

Communication

Vehicle Experience

Computer Vision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

C++

Python

Linux

Git

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

Description

Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, you are expected to report to Oshawa Elevation Centre three times a week, at minimum.

At General Motors, we envision a future characterized by zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. We are pioneering the next generation of vehicle compute platforms, and revolutionizing automotive software development.

Join us as we lead the way towards a sustainable and safe automotive future. We are seeking a talented Senior Software Developer with expertise in vision systems to join our dynamic engineering team.

The Role

We are looking for a person who loves cars, trucks and is a skilled Software Developer with a deep understanding of developing software and algorithms for real world customer facing features and systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development in a scrum/agile environment, have a passion for innovation, and systems applications using both classical and machine learning based computer vision methodology. The ideal candidate will also have in depth hands on vehicle experience.

The successful candidate will join the vehicle camera team and will take wide responsibility of advanced technologies development and productization, as well as safety application responsibility, from algorithmic proof of concept to deployment core technologies in the infotainment system, on the vehicle.

What You\'ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Design, implement, test, and maintain embedded software and algorithms using various technologies.
• Prototype new technologies and algorithms into development vehicles; test, debug, hardware setup, and collect/analyze data.
• Work in multinational organization that will explore, develop and productize vehicle camera technologies in the domain of viewing safety applications, in vehicle customer facing video applications, vehicle camera backend services.
• Contribute to the creation of core vision system technologies, using both classic and advanced techniques, with emphasis on data driven development and debugging, and deployment on embedded systems that have challenging compute and runtime considerations.
• Develop the technology based on product needs, exploration of competing algorithm methods (classic, learned, etc), acquiring the necessary data and simulation environment, and all the way to implementation and integration with the embedded target, considering the computational / real time aspects.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in hands on working in a vehicle, (2+ years development experience).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, and other related languages
• Proficiency in developing algorithms, preferably for computer vision, both classic and neural network based.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues; both hardware and software.
• Proficiency in automotive communications systems/networks and tools.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated Innovation (e.g. Patent, paper, capstone project, etc. ).
• Valid G Driver License.

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• Demonstrated vehicle experience (e.g, EcoCar, SAE team, Auto repair/modification)
• Demonstrated track of delivering customer facing algorithms and features successfully.
• Familiar with Linux system and common development tools, such as git, docker, and Jenkins.
• Experience working on vision / video systems
• Experience with Trailering
• Experience working in an agile process.
• Breadth of knowledge from both automotive and other industries.
• Experience mentoring others.

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