Job Description
Vacancy Status:
Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)
AI Disclosure:
As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role
Hybrid :
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Center three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].
About the role:
We are looking for an Embedded Software Developer to help us transform the way power is distributed and managed on a vehicle!
In this role you will be using modern methods, such as behavior driven development (BDD), to collaborate with product owners, other developers, and a team of testers to define and create software functionality to manage low voltage devices (devices, power sources and loads), and execute software behavior tests for the next generation of GM embedded controllers in the low voltage space.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):
- Develop understanding of low voltage systems, software and test environments to support software quality
- Receive software deliverable assignments in a scrum environment and develop software functionality in embedded C environment. Starting point will be a Behavioral Technical Specification for the function.
- Frequently collaborate with software solution teams, low voltage systems team, virtual model development team and other cross-functional teams in the resolution of Tested Functionality Rollout Plan failures
- Develop and implement algorithms for various low voltage related features using C code.
- Interact with test scripts written in C and Python, recommending changes and authoring cases where required.
- Develop comprehensive test plans for the team and lead test case development to assess software products at the solution level.
- Identify software anomalies, missed requirements and performance issues early in the development process.
- Develop robust continuous automation methods using tools such the robot framework.
- Understand functional, safety, and compliance requirements, implementing appropriate solution.
- Provide, communicate, and support common best practices among software community
Infrequent travel as required.
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Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
- 2-5+ years of embedded software development and/or test experience.
- Proficient with Python or other similar scripting languages (R, C, C++, MATLAB, VBA, or equivalent programming language).
- Experience reading and debugging source code in embedded C language. Developer-level competencies in the same.
- Experience with Trace 32
- Experience with JIRA, GIT, Rhapsody, Optimus and Scaled Agile Framework.
- Software-in-the-loop / controller virtualization test environment experience.
Experience working in an Agile environment.
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What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a geographically dispersed organization.
- Working knowledge of the software development process.
- Test automation (e.g., Jenkins), regression testing, and test procedure creation.
- Knowledge of Low Voltage Infrastructure, Li and PB batteries, power distribution devices and dependencies
- Hardware-in-the-loop test environment experience, including dSPACE ControlDesk.
- MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow experience.
- CppUTest environment experience.
- Communication protocol and tool experience (Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN, diagnostics,
ETAS INCA, Intrepid NeoVI/VSpy/Comet/Galaxy, Vector CANoe/CANape tools).
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Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $90,900 to $136,400. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
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:
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 including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
- 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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