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Senior Software Developer - Brake Controls and Diagnostics

  • Emplacement
    • Markham, Ontario
    • Oshawa, Ontario
  • Type d'emploi Full time
  • Posté
  • Job Requisition JR-202614027

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

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

General Motors of Canada Company is seeking a Senior Software Developer – Brake Controls and Diagnostics to join the team and lead the next generation of software-defined vehicle braking systems. This role offers the opportunity to take a senior position on a new Brake by Wire project while spearheading GM's in-house brake controls and diagnostics software capability and driving 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 senior role, you will lead the development of safety-critical brake control software for core vehicle features and platform capabilities while directly shaping the software foundation for next-generation braking systems. You will serve as a technical authority in a highly collaborative environment, working across 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

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of embedded software for brake controls and diagnostics applications supporting GM vehicle programs and future SDV platforms.
  • Define and own software architecture and implementation strategies that enable scalable, reusable, and maintainable brake controls software across vehicle applications.
  • Serve as a technical lead and mentor for junior and intermediate developers, providing guidance on software design decisions, code reviews, and engineering best practices.
  • Collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams to align brake controls software with evolving systems decomposition, VMCC architecture direction, and SDV milestone commitments.
  • Lead coordination efforts with internal and external team members to ensure feature deliverables remain on track and are achieved as planned.
  • Drive software integration, issue resolution, and validation activities to ensure high-quality launch execution and reliable customer-facing performance.
  • Champion BDD principles and CI/CD pipelines to deploy software assets while ensuring adherence to GM software quality requirements at each evaluation step.
  • Establish and enforce disciplined software development practices for safety-critical applications, including requirements traceability, robust design, and quality-focused implementation.
  • Contribute to roadmap planning, risk identification, and technical trade-off decisions in alignment with program and platform objectives.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in embedded software or controls system development for real-time or safety-critical applications.
  • Demonstrated experience leading software architecture definition and technical decision-making for complex embedded systems.
  • Proven ability to mentor and guide engineers, conduct code reviews, and champion engineering excellence within a team.
  • Experience in controls system integration and in software and hardware testing.
  • In-depth knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and serial data communication architectures.
  • Extensive experience developing and validating system, software, and hardware requirements.
  • Strong programming skills in C and/or C++, with a track record of production-quality deliverables.
  • Experience in virtualization or software integration.
  • Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and familiarity with Gherkin.
  • Solid understanding of AUTOSAR, diagnostics, and embedded software integration in production ECUs.
  • Strong knowledge of automotive software architectures, vehicle networks, and system integration.
  • Experience with model-based development tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and Embedded Coder.
  • Ability to lead effectively across software, controls, systems, calibration, and validation disciplines.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills, a strong ownership mindset, and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced product development environment.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 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.
  • Deep familiarity with Automotive Safety Integrity Levels (ASIL) and ISO 26262 functional safety processes.
  • Hands-on experience with functional safety, fault-tolerant design, or redundant control strategies for braking applications.
  • Experience contributing to or leading cross-program or platform-level software reuse and standardization efforts.

Compensation: 
The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $164,600. 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.

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.