2026 Fall Co-op Digital Vehicle Experience Software Developer

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.

Work Arrangement: 

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Centre (MEC) three times per week at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role:

Our vehicle communication team is hiring a software engineer to design and develop software in our Linux-based networking system.  You'll be part of a team working to ship the world's most reliable connectivity.

What You'll Do

GM is developing a breakthrough new system for vehicle software and communications, and you'll be at the heart of it.  We design our own hardware, so you'll work closely with hardware teams to meet the tough power and reliability requirements of vehicles.   You'll also work closely with our application and cloud teams to ensure end-to-end reliability and performance

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain Python-based scripts, tools, and prototypes that support Digital Vehicle Experience software development and validation workflows.

Assist with data handling, analysis, and problem-solving tasks that connect software behavior to real-world system or user outcomes.

Contribute to application logic, automation, and other internal software used to improve developer efficiency, prototyping speed, or user-facing feature exploration.

Support software testing and debugging by reproducing issues, validating expected behavior, and documenting results clearly for teammates.

Work with cross-functional engineers to translate mechatronics- or user-experience-oriented ideas into prototypes and implementation plans.

Participate in team design reviews, technical discussions, and project planning while communicating progress and open issues effectively.

Required Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science, Electrical engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Applied Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Eligible to work full time hours, 40 hours a week for a term of 4 or 8 or 12 months (consecutive semesters) starting September 2026

Preferred Skills:

Demonstrated interest in software-oriented work within engineering, including coursework.

Experience using AI tools and building AI agents/skills

Strong interest in programming roles that sit at the intersection of software, physical systems, and user experience.

Proven ability to collaborate with teammates, and communicate effectively on technical projects, leadership experience highly desired.

Comfortable learning new tools and adapting quickly across technical problem spaces.

Programming: experience with C, Python; exposure to JavaScript or MATLAB a plus.

Experience with technical project work, coordinating group work, and managing timelines and deliverables.

Experience gathering stakeholder feedback and iterating solutions based on user needs.

Strong collaboration, public speaking, adaptability, and teamwork skills.

CAD and technical design tools (eg SolidWorks, AutoCAD).

Hands-on prototyping experience (eg soldering, fabrication, basic machine, and use of common shop tools).

Engineering analysis skills (eg BOM development, secure supply chain, cost estimation).

The monthly salary range for this role is $4,264.00 to $4784.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

NOTE- YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN A CO-OP PROGRAM AND MEET THE PROGRAM’S ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.  ALL STUDENTS MUST ALSO BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN CANADA.

Sponsorship :  PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN CANADA NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP

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For more information about GM Canada, visit our website at  www.gm.ca/careers

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