General Motors

Software Developer- Simulation Tooling

General Motors • $147K — $196K *
Markham, ON L3R 0G6In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in software development, focusing on large-scale platforms, tooling, or SDKs.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects from concept to production.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python with a focus on APIs and SDK development.
  • Strong foundation in 3D graphics, computational geometry, or real-time simulation concepts.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and driving code quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the architectural roadmap for the Simulation Scenario Definition platform and its Python SDK.
  • Lead design and implementation of advanced graphical editing tools for scenario definition.
  • Enhance Python infrastructure focusing on algorithms for scenario serialization and cloud integration.
  • Mentor team members to elevate API design, code quality, and testing practices.

Benefits

  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits with spending accounts.
  • Life insurance coverage for employees and families.
  • Company contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan.
  • GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for employees and families.
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

Remote - This role is categorized as remote. This means the successful candidate may be based anywhere in Canada and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager.

Job Description

About the role:

GM's simulation team is looking for an experienced Staff Software Developer to be a key technical leader in our mission to deliver autonomous driving technologies safely. This is a high-impact role where your work directly enables the validation of our most complex AI-driven systems.

Responsibilities
  • Technical Vision: Contribute to the architectural roadmap for our Simulation Scenario Definition platform and/or its programmatic Python SDK.
  • Scalable Tooling: Lead the design and implementation of our next-generation graphical editing tools used by hundreds of engineers to precisely define complex traffic, environment, and sensor scenarios.
  • Performance & Infrastructure: Drive the evolution of our Python infrastructure, focusing on core algorithms for scenario serialization, validation, and integration with our large-scale cloud compute cluster.
  • Mentorship: Act as a hands-on mentor, setting the engineering excellence standard for API design, code quality, and testing practices across the team.

Requires Qualifications
  • 7+ years of professional experience in software development, with a significant portion focused on large-scale platforms, tooling, or SDK development.
  • Proven ability to lead technical projects from concept to production.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python, including deep knowledge of best practices, performance optimization, and building robust APIs/SDKs for external consumers.
  • Solid foundation in 3D graphics, computational geometry, and/or real-time simulation concepts.
  • A track record of mentoring and coaching mid-level and senior engineers, raising the technical bar, and driving code quality standards within a team.

Desired Skills (Bonus Points)
  • Experience with C++ for performance-critical components or integration with simulation engines.
  • Direct experience developing or extending a Domain-Specific Language (DSL) or high-level scripting language.
  • Background in game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal) or other professional simulation software.
  • Experience in data visualization techniques for large, complex datasets.
  • Familiarity with the architecture of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology (e.g., perception, planning, controls) or other complex robotics/safety-critical systems.


Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $147,000 to $196,600. 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 and your family.


Statut du poste vacant

Ce poste ne correspond pas à un poste vacant existant au sein de l'organisation et est ouvert aux nouvelles candidatures. (Nouvelle création de poste)

Divulgation relative à l'intelligence artificielle

Dans le cadre du processus de candidature, l'intelligence artificielle sera utilisée dans le processus d'embauche pour ce poste.

Mode de travail

Télétravail - Ce poste est classé comme un poste à distance. La personne retenue peut être basée n'importe où au Canada et n'est pas tenue de se présenter sur un site de travail de GM, sauf indication contraire de la part de son gestionnaire.

À propos du poste

L'équipe de simulation de GM est à la recherche d'un ingénieur logiciel principal expérimenté qui jouera un rôle de leadership technique clé dans notre mission visant à développer de façon sécuritaire des technologies de conduite autonome. Il s'agit d'un poste à fort impact, dans lequel votre travail contribuera directement à la validation de nos systèmes complexes pilotés par l'intelligence artificielle.

Responsabilités
  • Vision technique : Contribuer à la feuille de route architecturale de notre plateforme de définition de scénarios de simulation et/ou de son SDK Python programmatique.
  • Outils évolutifs : Diriger la conception et la mise en œuvre de nos outils graphiques d'édition de nouvelle génération, utilisés par des centaines d'ingénieurs pour définir avec précision des scénarios complexes liés à la circulation, à l'environnement et aux capteurs.
  • Performance et infrastructure : Faire évoluer notre infrastructure Python en mettant l'accent sur les algorithmes fondamentaux liés à la sérialisation et à la validation des scénarios, ainsi qu'à leur intégration avec notre cluster infonuagique de calcul à grande échelle.
  • Mentorat : Agir comme mentor pratique et établir la norme d'excellence en ingénierie pour la conception d'API, la qualité du code et les pratiques de test au sein de l'équipe.

Qualifications requises
  • Au moins 7 ans d'expérience professionnelle en développement logiciel, dont une part importante consacrée aux plateformes, aux outils ou au développement de SDK à grande échelle.
  • Capacité démontrée à diriger des projets techniques, de leur conception jusqu'à leur mise en production.
  • Maîtrise experte de Python, notamment une connaissance approfondie des meilleures pratiques, de l'optimisation des performances et de la conception d'API/SDK robustes destinés à des utilisateurs externes.
  • Solide connaissance des graphismes 3D, de la géométrie computationnelle et/ou des concepts de simulation en temps réel.
  • Expérience démontrée en mentorat et en accompagnement d'ingénieurs de niveau intermédiaire et senior, en rehaussant le niveau technique et en faisant progresser les normes de qualité du code au sein d'une équipe.

Compétences souhaitées (atouts)
  • Expérience en C++ pour des composants exigeant de hautes performances ou pour l'intégration avec des moteurs de simulation.
  • Expérience directe dans la conception ou l'amélioration d'un langage spécifique à un domaine (DSL) ou d'un langage de script de haut niveau.
  • Expérience des moteurs de jeu, comme Unity ou Unreal, ou d'autres logiciels professionnels de simulation.
  • Expérience des techniques de visualisation de données pour des ensembles de données volumineux et complexes.
  • Connaissance de l'architecture des technologies de conduite autonome, notamment la perception, la planification et le contrôle, ou d'autres systèmes complexes de robotique et systèmes critiques pour la sécurité.

Rémunération

La fourchette salariale pour ce poste est de 147 000 $ à 196 600 $. Le salaire de base réellement offert à la personne retenue variera en fonction de facteurs pertinents pour le poste.

Parrainage lié à l'immigration

GM N'OFFRE PAS DE PARRAINAGE EN MATIÈRE D'IMMIGRATION POUR CE POSTE. NE POSTULEZ PAS À CE POSTE SI VOUS AUREZ BESOIN DU PARRAINAGE DE GM EN MATIÈRE D'IMMIGRATION MAINTENANT OU À L'AVENIR.

Avantages sociaux

L'objectif du programme de rémunération globale de General Motors du Canada est de favoriser la santé et le bien-être des personnes employées ainsi que de leur famille. Notre programme complet de rémunération comprend actuellement les avantages suivants, en plus de nombreux autres :
  • Congés payés, y compris les vacances, les jours fériés et des prestations supplémentaires pour les congés de grossesse, parentaux et d'adoption;
  • Régimes d'assurance maladie, de soins dentaires et de soins de la vue;
  • Régimes d'assurance vie pour vous et votre famille;
  • Cotisations de l'entreprise et cotisations de contrepartie à un régime de retraite à cotisations déterminées afin de vous aider à épargner pour la retraite;
  • Programme d'achat de véhicules GM pour vous et votre famille.

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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