Software Developer – Virtualization and SIL Integration – Early Career

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

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is hiring a Virtualization and Software-in-the-Loop Integration Engineer. The role involves creating and maintaining virtual environments for embedded controllers. Candidates must have proficiency in Embedded C and Python, along with experience in MATLAB and Simulink. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and requires graduation between December 2025 and August 2026.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan contributions

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Must be graduating between December 2025 and August 2026.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Familiarity with automotive communication technologies such as CAN, LIN, and SPI.

Responsibilities

• Create virtual controller models for simulations.
• Maintain and test virtual controller components.
• Integrate Plant models into a dynamic virtual simulation.

Skills

Embedded C

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Eclipse

Jenkins

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: General Motors is undergoing a major transformation, both in how we operate and in how we will influence the future of transportation. As we move towards our ZERO ZERO ZERO vision for the future, we are on the forefront of this work and seeking out driven, innovative individuals who will join our team to help achieve our mission. We are currently looking for motivated candidates for the role of Virtualization and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) Integration Engineer to support our Test Environment Agile Release Train (SIL ART).

This role is part of a group responsible for creating virtual in-the-loop environments to enable development, verification and validation of embedded controllers and calibrations for the following domains:

• Propulsion Thermal Management System
• Battery Management System
• Chassis and Brake Controls
• Body Electronics and Controls including vehicle access, occupant comfort, occupant protection, lighting, visibility and vehicle State

The Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) Simulation Integration Engineers (SIE) are ultimately responsible to deliver a quality simulation environment on time to meet the customers’ requirements. This position requires an individual with a passion for modeling, an adept knowledge of system simulation and integration, and demonstrated capability for managing a wide variety of technical and customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Create virtual controller models to be used across different simulations
• Create, maintain and test virtual controller components such as HWIO, RTOS, communication models, etc.
• Obtain, develop & parameterize sub-system models, such as sensors and actuators, and ECU behavioral models
• Integrate Plant models and other ECU models into a dynamic virtual simulation
• Create and maintain detailed documents for each release
• Provide support for released simulations and assist with user testing and troubleshooting

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in one of the following areas: Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
• Must be graduating between December 2025 and August 2026
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week
• Proficient in Embedded C and Python
• Adept experience with MATLAB and Simulink in context of plant model development and integration and basic usage of additional simulation tools
• Understanding of embedded controls software and the automated software build processes including gcc compiler, gdb debugger, Eclipse, Jenkins tools

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• AutoDrive, EcoCAR, or other Automotive related experience/clubs
• Familiarity with automotive communication technologies such as CAN, LIN, and SPI
• Experience in virtualization or software integration
• Experience in designing and developing vehicle body controls, propulsion thermal, battery management, chassis and brake controls software

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

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.

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.

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