General Motors

Software Developer - Brake Controls and Diagnostics

General Motors • $90K — $136K *
Markham, ON L3R 0G6In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in embedded software or controls system development for real-time applications.
  • Experience in software and hardware testing as well as controls system integration.
  • Strong programming skills in C and/or C++.
  • Knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and serial data communication architectures.
  • Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and familiarity with Gherkin.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for brake controls applications.
  • Contribute to software architecture and strategies for scalable and maintainable software.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align software with evolving vehicle architecture.
  • Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure timely feature deliverables.
  • Participate in software integration and validation activities for quality launch execution.
  • Utilize CI/CD pipelines to deploy software adhering to quality requirements.
  • Drive disciplined software practices for safety-critical applications.

Benefits

  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits with wellness incentives.
  • Life insurance coverage for employees and their families.
  • Company contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan for retirement savings.
  • 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

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]

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.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in embedded software or controls system development for real-time or safety-critical applications.
  • 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.


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.
  • 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 $90,900 to $136,400. 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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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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