General Motors

Android Software Developer - Infotainment OnStar

General Motors$115K — $164K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years experience in Kotlin, Java, or C++ programming.
  • 3+ years developing mobile or automotive platform applications.
  • Strong background in object-oriented design and algorithms.
  • Proficient in Android UI development, including Jetpack Compose.
  • Experience with testable software architectures like JUnit and TDD.
  • Familiar with JIRA, GIT, and Agile development methodologies.
  • Ability to troubleshoot using Android system logs.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop in-vehicle applications for GM Infotainment systems.
  • Manage the software development life cycle of OnStar Calling features.
  • Enhance Infotainment software functions using embedded frameworks.
  • Participate in architecture and design reviews.
  • Follow best software design principles for effective solutions.
  • Collaborate within an Agile team to clarify requirements.
  • Produce technical documentation aligned with GM processes.

Benefits

  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and family leave.
  • Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Life insurance plans for employee and family coverage.
  • Defined Contribution Pension plan with company matching.
  • Discount vehicle purchase plan for employees and their families.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Vacancy Status:

No: 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 three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business]

The Role:

We are seeking creative, highly motivated engineer with passion and expertise in software engineering for the position of Android Software Developer - Infotainment OnStar within GM's Digital Vehicle Experience 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 GM's Infotainment software solutions for functionality deployed across our vehicle portfolio and vehicle ecosystem. Your contribution will enable customers to experience best-in-class fully connected in-vehicle applications.

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.

What You'll do:
  • Design and develop the world's best in-vehicle applications for GM Infotainment systems
  • Responsible for the entire software development life cycle of OnStar Calling and Turn by Turn domain, including requirements, system design, development, deployment, and maintenance of the Infotainment software
  • Design, develop and implement Infotainment requirements to continuously improve software functions and user experience using embedded software development frameworks in Android environment
  • Participate in architecture, requirements, design, code, and test case reviews
  • Adhere to best software design principles, utilizing design patterns and understanding abstractions for effective software solutions
  • Collaborate within an Agile/Scrum team and across functional domains to clarify and manage requirements
  • Produce clear technical documentation aligned with GM development processes
  • Senior members will take ownership of each project, need to make design and implementation decisions autonomously and mentor junior members


Required Qualification
  • 8+ years of experience programming in Kotlin, Java, or C++
  • 3+ years of experience developing applications or middleware for mobile or automotive platforms (e.g. Android)
  • Strong foundation in object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures
  • Experience with large code bases, developing entirely new code and maintaining existing code
  • Proficiency in Android UI development (e.g., Jetpack Compose) and design collaboration tools (e.g. Figma)
  • Experience with testable software architecture JUnit, Espresso, TDD, MVVM, Clean Architecture
  • Experience with JIRA, GIT, and Agile software development framework
  • Ability to perform diagnostic and investigate issues based on limited information and familiar with reviewing Android system logs and vehicle signal logs such as CAN-bus logs
  • Experience with Android Automotive OS APIs (CarService, ConnectivityManager, TelephonyManager, VehicleHAL)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Creative, disciplined, strong sense of responsibility, delivery and schedule commitment
  • Experience providing guidance, leadership, and mentoring to team members


Other Skills Preferred
  • Experience with AOSP development and Android internals (system services, Binder IPC, permissions)
  • Software development experience in Android Studio/Linux platform
  • Experience with navigation, GPS/GNSS, and location-based services
  • Software development experience in a variety of embedded system
  • Software development experience in C/C++ preferred
  • Experience with the development of automotive infotainment solutions
  • Knowledge and experience with CAN, LIN, ARXML, or Ethernet communications protocol
  • Knowledge in automotive safety and regulations such as ASIL, FMVSS, etc.


Education and Training
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software/Computer Engineering or equivalent field
  • Advanced degrees preferred


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.


About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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157,000 employees
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Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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