Software Developer (Vehicle Steering Controls)

General Motors of Canada; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors of Canada is seeking an embedded software developer for its Vehicle Motion Embedded Controls (VMEC) department. This hybrid role involves developing, testing, and collaborating on software for automotive control systems. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have experience in C/C++ and MATLAB Simulink.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation days and holidays

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance plans

Defined Contribution Pension plan

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of embedded software development experience
• Fluent in C/C++, strong communication skills
• Valid Canadian driver’s license required

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of software for embedded automotive control systems
• Work with engineers to design and develop software for vehicle chassis control
• Create and modify test cases for thorough software testing

Skills

C/C++ coding

Communication

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB Simulink

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 the development, implementation and testing of software for embedded automotive control systems as part of the Vehicle Motion Embedded Controls (VMEC) engineering department at General Motors Canada.

What You Will Do

• Work with controls & diagnostics engineers to d esign and develop embedded software for vehicle chassis control systems using C code and MATLAB Simulink , adhering to modeling/software/autocoding best practices

• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to interpret functional requirements and implement effective control and diagnostic strategies.

• Create or modify test cases to ensure thorough software testing

• Execute model/code equivalency testing

• Ensure adherence to safety requirements, government regulations, and GM internal policies, including MISRA guidelines.

• Identify and resolve software problems; contribute to the team knowledge base so common software errors, corner case situations and other learnings can be retained and shared

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

• Create 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

• Conduct HIL and vehicle level software verification work

• Utilize 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

• Travel as required to the US

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors Degree in Mechatronics, Software, Electrical, Computer Engineering or in a related field

• 2 to 4 years of embedded software development experience

• Fluent in C/C++ coding

• 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

• 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

• Basic knowledge of controls theory and the software development process

• Experience with MATLAB Simulink/Stateflow

• Experience with testing methods and techniques (test-driven development and behavior-driven development (TDD and BDD))

• Experience working in an agile environment

• 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 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.

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