General Motors

Staff Software Developer - Diagnostics Infrastructure

General Motors • $147K — $196K *
Oshawa, ON L1G 0A1In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • Proven expertise in C++ and other object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Python).
  • Minimum of 8 years experience in software design and development with a focus on diagnostic software applications.
  • Experience in diagnostic strategy and software architecture development.
  • Knowledge of vehicle diagnostic serial data protocols: UDS (ISO-14229) and DoIP (ISO-13400).
  • Experience reading vehicle communication logs from Ethernet bus loggers and Wireshark.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with effective troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of diagnostic infrastructure software architecture related to UDS and DTC Management.
  • Own the in-house diagnostic software application and library strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Create and manage architecture diagrams and technical execution plans.
  • Deliver high-quality diagnostic software solutions that comply with GM specifications, including rigorous testing processes.
  • Review and approve Engineering Change Requests impacting GM's diagnostics globally.
  • Communicate technical issues and resolutions to management effectively.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and service diagnostic teams to support new vehicle architectures.

Benefits

  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental, and adoption leave.
  • Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Life insurance plans for employee and family coverage.
  • Company and matching 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 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: Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham or Oshawa office three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Software Developer to join our Diagnostics Infrastructure Software team in the Autonomous Vehicle Integrity Platform department. In this role, you will act as the subject matter expert in diagnostic infrastructure software development, responsible for architecting new diagnostic software applications and core diagnostic software libraries, along with their interfaces.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment. You should demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

As a Staff Software Developer, you will play a critical role in defining the next generation of Diagnostic Infrastructure. Your work will be conducted in a collaborative engineering environment, where you will exercise the highest levels of creativity, initiative, and independent judgment.

Join us in delivering innovative solutions and technologies that enhance the GM vehicle ownership experience and ensure the long-term satisfaction of our customers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge software solutions that enable efficient and accurate vehicle diagnostics across the GM Enterprise and GM Dealership network.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
  • Lead the diagnostic infrastructure software architecture development related to UDS and DTC Management.
  • Own the diagnostic infrastructure software application and library strategy for the development of in-house diagnostic software, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Create and manage comprehensive architecture diagrams and technical execution plans.
  • Deliver new diagnostic software solutions that comply with GM requirements and specifications. Consistently produce high-quality software through rigorous unit testing, thorough code reviews, and frequent check-ins for continuous integration.
  • Review and approve Engineering Change Requests that impact GM Autonomous Vehicle Platform diagnostics globally.
  • Communicate technical issues and decisions efficiently to management.
  • Work with GM's manufacturing and service diagnostic teams to support new vehicle architectures, including Software Defined Vehicles (SDV).
  • Collaborate with other Platform teams (Cybersecurity, Programming, Serial Data Communication, etc.) to analyze and address potential UDS integration issues.
  • Assist in resolving production diagnostic problems by reviewing vehicle communication logs and other data records.
  • Serve as a technical lead, actively guiding and mentoring fellow developers on the team to foster growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.
  • Actively participate in hiring, development of technical questionnaires, resume reviews and perform interviews
  • Represent the GM Diagnostic Infrastructure Software Team internally and externally through automotive industry work groups (ISO, SAE).
  • There will be travel to the US one to two weeks of the year.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven expertise in C++ programming language and other object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Python)
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in software design and development, with a strong focus on diagnostic software applications and diagnostic protocols (UDS).
  • Experience in diagnostic strategy and software architect.
  • Knowledge of vehicle diagnostic serial data protocols: UDS (ISO-14229) and DoIP (ISO-13400).
  • Experience reading vehicle communication logs collected from Ethernet bus loggers and Wireshark.
  • Understanding of vehicle electrical architecture systems and standards.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Proven results in successful project execution.


What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related.
  • Experience in embedded software development on System-on-Chips (SoCs).
  • Familiarity with embedded Linux such as Yocto project.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
  • Familiarity with ISO-26262.
  • Experience with vehicle Ethernet networking.


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.

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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