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Early Career Software Developer - Brake Controls and Diagnostics

  • Emplacement
    • Markham, Ontario
    • Oshawa, Ontario
  • Type d'emploi Full time
  • Posté
  • Job Requisition JR-202611503

Description

Vacancy Status: 

This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count)

AI Disclosure:

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role.

Work Arrangement 

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Centre (MEC)/ Oshawa Elevation Centre (OEC) three times per week at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role

General Motors of Canada Company is seeking a Software Developer – Brake Controls and Diagnostics to join the team and help shape the next generation of software-defined vehicle braking systems. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a new Brake by Wire project while advancing GM’s in-house brake controls and diagnostics software capability and supporting the transition toward next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture, including brake controls feature migration into future Vehicle Motion Coordination and Control (VMCC)-aligned architectures.
Brake Controls is playing a key role in GM’s transition to software-defined vehicles through architecture readiness, feature migration into future control frameworks, and a strategic shift toward in-house software capability. In this role, you will contribute to the development of safety-critical brake control software for core vehicle features and platform capabilities while directly influencing the software foundation for next-generation braking systems. You will work in a highly collaborative environment with systems, controls, calibration, integration, and validation teams to deliver robust, scalable, and reusable software solutions that are central to vehicle safety, performance, and customer experience.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for brake controls and diagnostics applications supporting GM vehicle programs and future SDV platforms.

  • Contribute to software architecture and implementation strategies that enable scalable, reusable, and maintainable brake controls software across vehicle applications.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align brake controls software with evolving systems decomposition, VMCC architecture direction, and SDV milestone commitments.

  • Coordinate and collaborate with team members internally and externally to ensure feature deliverables remain on track and are achieved as planned.

  • Participate in software integration, issue resolution, and validation activities to ensure high-quality launch execution and reliable customer-facing performance.

  • Utilize BDD principles and CI/CD pipelines to deploy software assets while adhering to GM software quality requirements at each evaluation step.

  • Drive disciplined software development practices for safety-critical applications, including clear requirements traceability, robust design, and quality-focused implementation.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s, Master's or PhD degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechantronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.

  • Must be graduating between December 2025 and August 2026  

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in controls system integration and in software and hardware testing.

  • Knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and serial data communication architectures.

  • Experience developing and validating system, software, and hardware requirements.

  • Strong programming skills in C and/or C++.

  • Experience in virtualization or software integration.

  • Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and familiarity with Gherkin.

  • Familiarity with AUTOSAR, diagnostics, and embedded software integration in production ECUs.

  • Familiarity with automotive software architectures, vehicle networks, and system integration.

  • Experience with model-based development tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and Embedded Coder is an asset.

  • Ability to work effectively across software, controls, systems, calibration, and validation disciplines.

  • Strong problem-solving skills, an ownership mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced product development environment.

  • Experience in automotive brake systems, chassis controls, active safety, or related domains.

  • Experience with ETAS/INCA, Intrepid/Vehicle Spy, or similar DAQ tools.

  • Knowledge of OBD-II diagnostics.

  • Familiarity with Automotive Safety Integrity Levels (ASIL).

  • Exposure to functional safety, fault-tolerant design, or redundant control strategies for braking applications.

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.

Sponsorship: PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN CANADA NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.  Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada Company, please advise if you require accommodation.

For more information about GM Canada, visit our website at www.gm.ca/careers


General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Renseignements sur la diversité

General Motors est résolue à être un lieu de travail qui est non seulement exempt de discrimination illégale, mais aussi un endroit qui favorise véritablement l'inclusion et l'appartenance. Nous sommes convaincus que la diversité de la main-d'œuvre permet de créer un environnement dans lequel nos employés peuvent s'épanouir et développer de meilleurs produits pour nos clients. Nous encourageons les candidats intéressés à consulter les principales responsabilités et compétences requises pour chaque rôle et à postuler à tout poste qui leur correspond. Dans le cadre du processus de recrutement, les candidats peuvent devoir, le cas échéant, réussir une évaluation liée au poste ou une présélection d'emploi avant d'être embauchés.  Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre processus de recrutement.

Déclaration concernant l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi (É.-U.)

General Motors est fière d'être un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi.  Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en compte, sans égard à la race, à la couleur, à la religion, au sexe, à l'orientation sexuelle, à l'identité de genre, à l'origine ethnique, aux situations de handicap ou au statut protégé d'ancien combattant. 

Aménagements (É.-U. et Canada)

General Motors offre des occasions à tous les chercheurs d'emploi, y compris les personnes handicapées. Si vous avez besoin d'un accommodement raisonnable pour vous aider dans votre recherche d'emploi ou la soumission de votre candidature, envoyez-nous un courriel à l'adresse [email protected] ou appelez-nous au 800 865-7580. Veuillez inclure dans votre courriel une description spécifique du type d'accommodement demandé, ainsi que le titre d'emploi et le numéro de demande du poste auquel vous postulez.