Staff Safety Design Software Architect - Linux-based Software Platform

General Motors; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Markham is seeking a Software Safety Architect to lead safety initiatives in software development. You will shape safety strategies and drive innovation for vehicle systems. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of embedded systems experience and a strong understanding of safety standards. Join us to enhance software solutions that prioritize vehicle safety and performance. Competitive compensation and benefits are included.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance plans

Defined Contribution Pension plan

Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years embedded systems experience in safety-critical domains.
• Demonstrated performance in understanding embedded software development.
• Strong business acumen to align safety initiatives with strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety strategy and guide software safety analyses.
• Lead architectural reviews and define best practices.
• Support software teams in software design and testing.

Skills

Embedded systems experience

Excellent understanding of embedded software development

Embedded Linux development

Full software development lifecycle experience

Strong organizational skills

Expert communication skills

Deep understanding of safety standards

Experience with safety analysis methods

Industry-specific knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Work Arrangement

This role is hybrid, you are expected to report to Markham Elevation Centre three times a week, at minimum.

The Opportunity

As a member of theAVSoftware Safety team, theStaffSafety Design Software Architect leads safety initiatives in all phases of system development (concept, requirements, design, implementation,verificationand validation) for software that is core to ourAVsystems.Youare seen asan expert-level software safety architect responsible for driving safety strategy and innovation across multiple software domains. You will influence technology architectures and cross-functional safety alignment, guidingothers on the team toconduct safety analyses,create safety requirements for components of the software platform (e.g., middleware, platform health diagnostics, Linux OS) and provide guidance to the software teams to develop and verify safe platform software solutions for vehicles today and tomorrow.

Core Responsibilities

• Drive safety strategy and guidesoftware safety analysesand safety requirementdevelopmentforLinux-basedinfrastructure/platformsoftware(e.g., middleware, platform health diagnostics, Linux OS), bycollaboratingwith GM systems and softwareengineersas well ashardware and softwaresuppliers.
• Lead architectural reviews and define best practices for safety design.
• Align safety initiatives with businessobjectivesand strategic priorities.
• Ensure that software safety requirements are complete, consistent, and aligned to system-level safety requirements.
• Support software teams in software design,implementation,and testing to confirm that safety requirements are met.
• Ensure adherence to GM’ssafety and software development processes.
• Escalate any unresolved safety-related issues and confirm that the resolution process has been followed.
• Lead or contribute to initiatives towards the continuous improvement of the safety and software development processes.
• Develop innovative safety solutions and adapt processes toemergingtechnologies.
• Adviseleadership on safety strategy and technology architecture decisions.
• Interface with corporate and industry experts to stay current in safety processes, methods, and tools.
• Advocate forsafetyculture and continuous learning.

Required Skills and Experience

• A minimum of8years embedded systems experience in safety-critical domains (automotive, aerospace, medical, nuclear)
• Demonstrated performance in a position requiring excellent understanding of embedded softwaredevelopmentas well as the larger systems picture
• Embedded Linux development experience
• Full software development lifecycle experience (software requirements, design, coding, verification)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Tackles complex, cross-domain safety challenges requiring conceptual thinking and originality.
• Exercises independent judgment in selecting methods and evaluating criteria for impactful results.
• Uses expert communication and persuasion to influence decisions across diverse teams
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, interfacing with GM engineersand suppliersglobally
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Recognized expert in software safety across multiple domains (e.g., application, platform, supplier software).
• Deep understanding of safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, DO-178C) and software architecture.
• Experience performing or evaluating safety analysis methods such as HAZOP, FMEA, FTA, and STPA
• Proven experience designingsoftwarearchitectures robust to systematic faults.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align safety initiatives with strategic priorities.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Multi-core programming and real-time operating system experience.
• Knowledge of in-vehicle communication networks (CAN,FlexRay, LIN, Ethernet)

Minimum Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Software, Computer, Control, Mechatronics), Computer Science or related field.
• Advanced degrees preferred.

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.