Software Developer - Early Career

General Motors of Canada; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking highly motivated engineers for a hybrid role in software solutions development. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant engineering fields and focuses on creating software for vehicle systems. Candidates must be graduating between December 2025 and August 2026, with a passion for innovation and teamwork. This role involves working with cutting-edge technologies to enhance vehicle performance and customer experience.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance plans

Company and matching contributions to a pension plan

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Must be graduating between December 2025 and August 2026.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality software solutions for embedded Controls systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret requirements.
• Utilize automated test tools to verify functionality.

Skills

Skilled in a programming language, preferably C/C++

Skilled in Python scripting

Experience with JIRA and GIT

Customer-centric focus

Education

Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Mechatronics, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

ETAS

INCA

CppU Test framework

Job description

Job Description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Centre (MEC)/ Oshawa Elevation Centre (OEC) three times per week at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role: We are seeking creative, highly motivated engineers with passion and expertise in controls and software for this position within GM’s Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls group.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge software solutions including the Software-Defined Vehicle solutions that are revolutionizing the automotive industry. You will design, implement, test and architect software solutions for functionality deployed across our vehicle portfolio and vehicle ecosystem.

In this role, you will directly impact the GM vehicles that drive down the road and improve our customer experience! Your work will contribute directly to GM's vision of a world with ZERO Crashes, ZERO Emissions, and ZERO Congestion.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality software solutions for embedded Controls systems on EVs, PHEV for thermal, chassis, brakes, and other propulsion systems.
• Design, develop and implement Physics and Controls requirements to continuously improve software for mechatronic controls and diagnostics strategies, as well as controller communication or software for vehicle functions and enhancements.
• Adhere to best software design principles, utilizing design patterns and understanding supervisory controls architecture and hardware abstractions for effective software solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with System Engineers, Software Engineers, Calibration Engineers, Scrum Manager, and Scrum Lead to interpret functional requirements and translate into robust control and diagnostics strategies.
• Test & demonstrate software functionality & readiness
• Supply common solutions across all GM owned software
• Document requirements for design solutions and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality
• Utilize automated test tools in build environments, benches, and vehicles to verify functionality of the feature at the Controller, System and Vehicle level
• Function as an inclusive Agile Scrum team member to deliver software solutions
• Have voice in software planning events, share ideas & learnings and help teach/train others

Required Qualification

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Masters degree in one of the following areas: Mechatronics, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
• Must be graduating between December 2025 and August 2026
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills):

• Skilled in a programming language, preferably C/C++
• Skilled in Python scripting, ETAS, INCA, MDA, and other software tools used for the development and/or testing of software
• Experience with JIRA, GIT, and Agile software development framework
• Experience with CppU Test framework including debugging CppU Tests and implementing dynamic scheduler.
• Development / testing experience on SIL/HIL or other virtual environments
• Knowledge and experience with CAN, LIN, ARXML, or Ethernet communications protocol.
• Software architecture principles and best practices
• Formula SAE, Ecocar, or other Automotive related experience/clubs
• Customer-centric focus with solution development

Sponsorship: PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN CANADA NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada Company, please advise if you require accommodation.

General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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.

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging.