Senior Embedded Software Developer
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Location: Markham, ON L3P 8P3
Description:
Job Description
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: 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
Low Voltage Infrastructure (LVI) organization supports the system design, definition and development of low voltage battery management system. The Electric Power Controls team under LVI is focused on the development of controls centered around on-vehicle low voltage power management, power generation, energy storage, and distribution. There is no better time to join this domain as we evolve to the next generation of low voltage power strategy, innovation, and capability in SDV2.0.
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and creative Senior Embedded Software Developer in the development of Low Voltage Power Distribution Controls & Diagnostic software.
What You'll Do
Develop and deliver high-quality software for low voltage power management embedded controls systems.
Lead development of software system team design content and software anomaly corrections.
Ensure compliance with safety requirements, government regulations, and GM-internal policies (e.g., MISRA guidelines).
Adhere to good software design principles, utilizing design patterns and understanding supervisory controls architecture and hardware abstractions for effective software solutions.
Design, develop, and implement Physics and Controls requirements to continuously improve software for mechatronic controls, diagnostics strategies, and controller communication.
Maintain an understanding of Ethernet standards and its application and automotive communication protocols like CAN, LIN, ARXML.
Test & demonstrate software functionality & readiness, ensuring hardware agnostic solutions across all GM owned software.
Document requirements for design solutions and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality ensuring traceability.
Utilize automated test tools in build environments, test benches, and vehicles to verify functionality at the Controller, System, and Vehicle level.
Foster positive collaboration while working with agile scrum team members and within Electric Power ART.
Embrace BDD/TDD software development methodologies to ensure Software Built In Quality, promoting early bug detection, and facilitating collaboration between developers, testers, and non-technical stakeholders.
Provide, communicate, and support common best practices among software community.
Familiarize and work efficiently with Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles, leveraging them to create optimized and modular software solutions.
Utilize CI/CD pipelines for efficient development, testing, and deployment of software solutions, with a solid understanding of DevOps principles.
Provide independent review of software written by others.
Coordinate with other departments such as requirements, hardware, and calibration groups.
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
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:
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.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: 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
Low Voltage Infrastructure (LVI) organization supports the system design, definition and development of low voltage battery management system. The Electric Power Controls team under LVI is focused on the development of controls centered around on-vehicle low voltage power management, power generation, energy storage, and distribution. There is no better time to join this domain as we evolve to the next generation of low voltage power strategy, innovation, and capability in SDV2.0.
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and creative Senior Embedded Software Developer in the development of Low Voltage Power Distribution Controls & Diagnostic software.
What You'll Do
Develop and deliver high-quality software for low voltage power management embedded controls systems.
Lead development of software system team design content and software anomaly corrections.
Ensure compliance with safety requirements, government regulations, and GM-internal policies (e.g., MISRA guidelines).
Adhere to good software design principles, utilizing design patterns and understanding supervisory controls architecture and hardware abstractions for effective software solutions.
Design, develop, and implement Physics and Controls requirements to continuously improve software for mechatronic controls, diagnostics strategies, and controller communication.
Maintain an understanding of Ethernet standards and its application and automotive communication protocols like CAN, LIN, ARXML.
Test & demonstrate software functionality & readiness, ensuring hardware agnostic solutions across all GM owned software.
Document requirements for design solutions and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality ensuring traceability.
Utilize automated test tools in build environments, test benches, and vehicles to verify functionality at the Controller, System, and Vehicle level.
Foster positive collaboration while working with agile scrum team members and within Electric Power ART.
Embrace BDD/TDD software development methodologies to ensure Software Built In Quality, promoting early bug detection, and facilitating collaboration between developers, testers, and non-technical stakeholders.
Provide, communicate, and support common best practices among software community.
Familiarize and work efficiently with Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles, leveraging them to create optimized and modular software solutions.
Utilize CI/CD pipelines for efficient development, testing, and deployment of software solutions, with a solid understanding of DevOps principles.
Provide independent review of software written by others.
Coordinate with other departments such as requirements, hardware, and calibration groups.
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- BS in Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or BS in Computer Science.
- Minimum 5 years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in job-related area - embedded controls software.
- Proficient in C/C++ programming.
- Strong background in system design, control systems for embedded software applications.
- Automotive Safety experience (ISO26262).
- Proficiency in testing strategies with hands-on experience in SiL, HiL, and Vehicle-Level testing frameworks.
- Deep understanding of software verification, and validation methodologies.
- Knowledge of virtual testing, DevOps, and CI/CD pipeline integration.
- Experience with JIRA and Scaled Agile Framework.
- High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed.
- Consistent demonstration of innovative thinking that is customer centric.
- Experience in OBDII (CARB 1968.2) regulations and diagnostic design.
- High Level of oral and written communication skills.
- High Level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
- High Level of analytical problem-solving skills.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- MS in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or Computer Science.
- 7 years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in job-related area - embedded controls software for Low Voltage Battery Systems.
- Expert in C, C++, Matlab Simulink, Auto Code Generation, Python scripting.
- Proficient with software architectures.
- Experience with bootloader, embedded operating systems, controller communication or diagnostics, and complex device drivers.
- Working experience in AUTOSAR standards and methodology.
- Experience in OBDII (CARB 1968.2) regulations and diagnostic design.
- Familiar with MISRA guidelines.
- Knowledge and experience with CAN, LIN, ARXML, or Ethernet communications protocol.
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.
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.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.