Description
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Centre (MEC)/ Oshawa Elevation Centre (OEC) three times per week at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.
About GM:
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. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company.
The Role:
Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying the embedded controls and software for all vehicle systems and components that manage vehicle motion, vehicle access, vision & visibility and occupant position, protection, and comfort.
The successful candidate will join Agile Scrum teams of approximately 10 members, responsible for developing Controls software & controls for all GM vehicles produced globally! Our Scrum teams work in an Agile framework and are responsible for Requirements, Software Development, and Testing & Verification. The primary role of the successful candidate will be Software Development and Test. Our team is collaborative, has a strong Agile culture, and will afford you the opportunity to work as part of a fun group whose product spans the entire GM portfolio!
Work as part of an Agile Scrum team that develops embedded automotive control systems. This req has multiple positions available in various areas of body controls such as lighting, vehicle access, chassis etc. The successful candidate will have further discussion during the interview process to determine exact placement based on business needs and skillset of the candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Testers, and other Developers, using methods like Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) to create and implement Features for GM’s next generation of EV and ICE vehicles.
- You’ll be required to design, implement and integrate complex embedded software systems in hand-coded C, with some flexibility to choose implementation methods
- Develop and maintain Unit tests and Multicomponent tests to ensure thorough software testing, and execute model/code equivalences testing
- Participate in the Agile Team and Agile ceremonies as required
- Interface with GM internal teams – Calibrators, Vehicle Integration Teams, etc.
- Interface with GM suppliers to define and test the libraries they provide.
- Utilize debugging tools like Lauterbach to identify root causes and resolve defects.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Experience with writing and debugging C code and/or Rational Rhapsody
- Embedded software development experience preferred; familiarity with GM or other automotive software standards (eg. AUTOSAR), test procedures and build processes an asset
- Experience with CppUTest framework including debugging CppU Tests and implementing dynamic scheduler.
- Experience with software configuration management processes and tools (e.g. Git Ecosystem) preferred
- Experience in deciphering Ethernet, CAN and LIN Logs.
- Development / testing experience on SIL/HIL or other virtual environments
- Intrinsically motivated; Scrum Team members are expected to pursue their goals with a high degree of independence and motivation
- Prior experience working in Agile / Scrum / SAFe is an asset, but not required
- Good oral and written communication skills are required, and high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team
- Ability to manage time and meet deliverable timing is critical
- Experience in any of the domains noted above an asset but not required (vehicle access, occupant position, protection, vision & visibility, and comfort/HVAC)
Required Qualification
- Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in one of the following areas: Mechatronics, Software, Electrical, Computer Engineering
- or any related Engineering field
- Must be graduating between December 2025 and August 2026
