General Motors

Early Career Software Developer - Test Framework

General Motors$73K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Graduating between December 2025 and August 2026
  • Available for full-time work, 40 hours per week
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Support development of automation features and tools for automotive applications
  • Contribute to scalable Python and Robot Framework automation solutions
  • Design, develop, test, and enhance automation libraries with senior engineers
  • Participate in code reviews to elevate code quality
  • Troubleshoot automation failures and enhance framework reliability
  • Engage in team scrum activities and backlog management
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and deliver testing needs

Benefits

  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and parental leave
  • Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance plans for you and your family
  • Retirement savings through a Defined Contribution Pension plan
  • GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for employees, family, and friends
Full Job Description
Job 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) three times per week at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role:
GM is developing the next generation of embedded platform software to deliver state-of-the-art features to our customers. To achieve that goal, our testing processes, tools, and infrastructure need to evolve along with it. We are looking for energetic early-career engineers to help us deliver high-quality test tools and infrastructure to support the success of our features.

As a Early Career Software Developer - Test Framework at GM, you will work with a team developing automation solutions that enable test automation of software across various stages of development and integration. This includes building automation solutions and enablers that support systems and subsystems across the vehicle.

This exciting position is in the central hub for developing automation enablers that will transform how GM develops and tests software. In this role, you will partner with experienced engineers, learn from customer teams, and help bring automated testing needs to life. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with different business units across GM and develop your technical skills while contributing to impactful software automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the development of automation features and tools based on customer and team needs, with exposure to automotive serial data related use cases.
  • Contribute to Python and Robot Framework based automation solutions that are scalable and maintainable.
  • Work with senior engineers to design, develop, test, and improve automation libraries and framework capabilities.
  • Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality and engineering practices.
  • Debug issues, troubleshoot automation failures, and help improve framework reliability and usability.
  • Actively participate in team scrum meetings including backlog refinement, iteration planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand testing needs and support delivery of automation solutions.
  • Learn and apply software engineering best practices, including coding standards, testing, documentation, and version control.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in software automation and embedded software development.
  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment and continuously build technical depth through hands-on development.


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in one of the following areas: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
  • Must be graduating between December 2025 and August 2026
  • Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Internship, co-op, or project experience related to test automation, developer tools, or software quality.
  • Internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on experience in software development using at least one modern programming language, preferably Python.
  • Foundational understanding of software development principles, data structures, debugging, and problem solving.
  • Exposure to scripting, automation, or test development through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and a willingness to learn in a collaborative team environment.
  • Exposure to Python and/or open-source automation frameworks such as Robot Framework.
  • Familiarity with version control tools such as Git and modern software development workflows.
  • Basic understanding of embedded systems, automotive software, vehicle communication concepts, or serial data protocols.
  • Exposure to Agile or Scrum team environments through internships, co-ops, or academic projects.
  • Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and a track record of learning new technologies quickly.


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
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.


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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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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