Staff Software Developer - Diagnostics

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

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a skilled Staff Software Developer for its Diagnostic Software team in Markham. The role involves architecting diagnostic software applications and collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a strong background in C++ and diagnostic software applications, and at least 8 years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and paid time off.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance plans

Defined Contribution Pension plan

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software design focused on diagnostics.
• Proven expertise in vehicle diagnostic protocols.
• Experience reading vehicle communication logs.

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnostic software architecture and development.
• Create comprehensive architecture diagrams and technical plans.
• Collaborate with teams to analyze UDS integration issues.

Skills

C++ programming

object-oriented programming (Python)

problem-solving skills

excellent communication

diagnostic software applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Wireshark

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham or Oshawa office three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Software Developer to join our Diagnostic Software team in the Autonomous Vehicle Integrity Platform department. In this role, you will act as the subject matter expert in diagnostic software development, responsible for architecting new diagnostic software applications and core diagnostic software libraries, along with their interfaces.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment. You should demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

As a Staff Software Developer, you will play a critical role in defining the next generation of Diagnostic Software. Your work will be conducted in a collaborative engineering environment, where you will exercise the highest levels of creativity, initiative, and independent judgment.

Join us in delivering innovative solutions and technologies that enhance the GM vehicle ownership experience and ensure the long‑term satisfaction of our customers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting‑edge software solutions that enable efficient and accurate vehicle diagnostics across the GM Enterprise and GM Dealership network.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Lead the diagnostic software architecture and development related to all AV diagnostics.
• Own the diagnostic software applications and strategy for the development of in‑house diagnostic software, collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Create and manage comprehensive architecture diagrams and technical execution plans.
• Deliver new diagnostic software solutions that comply with GM requirements and specifications. Consistently produce high‑quality software through rigorous unit testing, thorough code reviews, and frequent check‑ins for continuous integration.
• Review and approve Engineering Change Requests that impact GM Autonomous Vehicle Platform diagnostics globally.
• Communicate technical issues and decisions efficiently to management.
• Work with GM’s manufacturing and service diagnostic teams to support new vehicle architectures, including Software Defined Vehicles (SDV).
• Collaborate with other Platform teams (Cybersecurity, Programming, Serial Data Communication, etc.) to analyze and address potential UDS integration issues.
• Assist in resolving production diagnostic problems by reviewing vehicle communication logs and other data records.
• Serve as a technical lead, actively guiding and mentoring fellow developers on the team to foster growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Actively participate in hiring, development of technical questionnaires, resume reviews and perform interviews.
• Represent the GM Diagnostic Software Team internally and externally through automotive industry work groups (ISO, SAE).

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in C++ programming language and other object‑oriented programming languages (e.g., Python).
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in software design and development, with a strong focus on diagnostic software applications and diagnostic protocols (UDS).
• Experience in diagnostic strategy and software architect.
• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostic serial data protocols: UDS (ISO‑14229), DoIP (ISO‑13400), and KWP2000.
• Experience reading vehicle communication logs collected from Ethernet bus loggers and Wireshark.
• Understanding of vehicle electrical architecture systems and standards.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proven results in successful project execution.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related.
• Experience in embedded software development on System‑on‑Chips (SoCs).
• Familiarity with embedded Linux such as Yocto project.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Familiarity with ISO‑26262.
• Experience with vehicle Ethernet networking.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION‑RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED 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.