Software Developer - Early Career

About GM:

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. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company.  

The Role: 

We are seeking creative, highly motivated engineers with passion and expertise in controls and software for the position of software developer within GM’s Vehicle Software and Electronics Engineering group. 

In this position, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge software solutions including the Software-Defined Vehicle solutions that are revolutionizing the automotive industry. You will design, implement, test and architect Infotainment software solutions for functionality deployed across our vehicle portfolio and vehicle ecosystem.  

In this role, you will directly impact the GM vehicles that drive down the road and improve our customer experience! Your work will contribute directly to GM's vision of a world with ZERO Crashes, ZERO Emissions, and ZERO Congestion. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality software solutions for Software Defined Vehicle – Infotainment Applications and Services 

• Design, development and implementation of Infotainment requirements to continuously improve software functions and user experience using embedded software development frameworks in Android, QNX and Linux environments 

• Adhere to best software design principles, utilizing design patterns and understanding abstractions for effective software solutions. 

• Test & demonstrate software functionality & readiness 

• Supply common solutions across all GM owned software 

• Document requirements for design solutions and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality 

• Participate in architecture, requirements, design, code, and test case reviews 

• Utilize automated test tools in build environments, benches, and vehicles to verify functionality of the feature at the Controller, System and Vehicle level 

• Function as an inclusive Agile Scrum team member to deliver software solutions 

• Have voice in software planning events, share ideas & learnings and help teach/train others 

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Masters degree in one of the following areas: Computer Engineering, Computer Science  or any related Engineering field

• Must be graduating between December 2025 and August 2026   

• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week 

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills): 

• Skilled in programming languages, preferably Kotlin, Java, or C/C++ 

• Experience with JIRA, GIT, and Agile software development framework 

• Experience with developing applications and middleware on embedded operating systems 

• Object-oriented software development experience with a solid grasp of algorithms and data structures 

• Experience with testable software architecture JUnit, Espresso, TDD, MVVM, Clean Architecture 

• Experience with Android Open Source Project development 

• Experience with the development of automotive infotainment solutions 

• Knowledge and experience with CAN, LIN, ARXML, or Ethernet communications protocol. 

• Software architecture principles and best practices 

• Formula SAE, Ecocar, or other Automotive related experience/clubs 

• Customer-centric focus with solution development 

Compensation: 

The salary range for this role is $73,900 to $110,900. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

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.