Software Developer - Early Career
General Motors is a leading automotive company focused on innovation and sustainability. They are seeking an Early Career Software Developer to join their Agile Scrum teams, responsible for developing embedded controls and software for vehicle systems. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and test complex embedded software systems for GM's vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Testers, and other Developers, using methods like Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) to create and implement Features for GM’s next generation of EV and ICE vehicles
- You’ll be required to design, implement and integrate complex embedded software systems in hand-coded C, with some flexibility to choose implementation methods
- Develop and maintain Unit tests and Multicomponent tests to ensure thorough software testing, and execute model/code equivalences testing
- Participate in the Agile Team and Agile ceremonies as required
- Interface with GM internal teams – Calibrators, Vehicle Integration Teams, etc
- Interface with GM suppliers to define and test the libraries they provide
- Utilize debugging tools like Lauterbach to identify root causes and resolve defects
Skills
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Experience with writing and debugging C code and/or Rational Rhapsody
- Embedded software development experience preferred; familiarity with GM or other automotive software standards (eg. AUTOSAR), test procedures and build processes an asset
- Experience with CppUTest framework including debugging CppU Tests and implementing dynamic scheduler
- Experience with software configuration management processes and tools (e.g. Git Ecosystem) preferred
- Experience in deciphering Ethernet, CAN and LIN Logs
- Development / testing experience on SIL/HIL or other virtual environments
- Intrinsically motivated; Scrum Team members are expected to pursue their goals with a high degree of independence and motivation
- Good oral and written communication skills are required, and high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team
- Ability to manage time and meet deliverable timing is critical
- Pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in one of the following areas: Mechatronics, Software, Electrical, Computer Engineering or any related Engineering field
- Must be graduating between December 2025 and August 2026
- Embedded software development experience preferred; familiarity with GM or other automotive software standards (eg. AUTOSAR), test procedures and build processes an asset
- Experience with software configuration management processes and tools (e.g. Git Ecosystem) preferred
- Prior experience working in Agile / Scrum / SAFe is an asset, but not required
- Experience in any of the domains noted above an asset but not required (vehicle access, occupant position, protection, vision & visibility, and comfort/HVAC)
Benefits
- 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.
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