Job Description

Vacancy Status:

This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications.

AI Disclosure:

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three days per week, at minimum.

The Role

We are looking for a skilled Staff Embedded Software Developer with a deep understanding of distributed systems and fleet-scale device management to develop, optimize, and maintain our embedded control and data plane infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development (C/C++), a passion for open-source technologies, and experience designing and operating data-intensive pipelines together with the configuration systems that manage them across a distributed device fleet

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Design, implement, and maintain the on-vehicle control plane that retrieves configuration from the cloud and applies it across the vehicle's ECUs.

• Design, implement, and maintain the on-vehicle data plane that collects, processes, and forwards data from vehicle systems to cloud storage.

• Optimize our control and data plane for reliable data egress and configuration delivery over intermittent connectivity, rapid convergence to new configuration, and a minimal CPU and memory footprint on the target ECU.

• Integrate with cloud services such as Azure, AWS S3, and Firestore for configuration delivery, device state reporting, and data egress.

• Collaborate with DevOps and Cloud teams to roll out new on-vehicle software and configuration safely.

• Instrument our software with the observability needed to monitor the fleet, diagnose issues in production, and resolve them at the source.

• Contribute to the open-source community by reporting issues, contributing to documentation, and submitting patches.

• Drive the technical direction of how we manage thousands of vehicles from a single control plane, including configuration distribution, version management, device identity, and remote diagnostics.

• Mentor junior and senior peers, and support team growth

• Promote best practices within the software community Be an integral part of a dynamic, growing team, contributing positively to team culture and success

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and other related languages (8+ years of hands on development experience).

• Experienced developing software for Linux, Android, and QNX platforms.

• Solid understanding of distributed systems, configuration management, and large-scale data pipelines.

• Experience designing, developing, or operating a control plane, fleet management system, or other large-scale distributed coordination service.

• Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (UDS, CAN, SOME/IP, XCP).

• Familiarity with Autosar standards.

• Experience in leading complex cross-organizational initiatives.

• Expert in software development and optimization.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in production environments.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Has delivered software in a production environment and supported it once in the field.

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• Understanding of network communication and security protocols, including mTLS and certificate-based device identity.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their device management services (IoT Hub, IoT Core, Pub/Sub, or equivalent).

• Familiarity with OpenTelemetry.

• Experience building fleet management, OTA, or remote configuration systems, and contributions to Fluent Bit or other data-intensive open-source projects.

• Experience working with Firestore.

• Knowledge of security best practices for device provisioning, configuration delivery, and authentication of cloud-to-device traffic.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.

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 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.