Early Career Software Developer - Brake Controls and Diagnostics

Vacancy Status

This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count)

Work Arrangement

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

The Role

General Motors of Canada Company is seeking a Software Developer – Brake Controls and Diagnostics to join the team and help shape the next generation of software‑defined vehicle braking systems. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a new Brake‑by‑Wire project while advancing GM’s in‑house brake controls and diagnostics software capability and supporting the transition toward next‑generation software‑defined vehicle architecture, including feature migration into future Vehicle Motion Coordination and Control (VMCC)‑aligned architectures. Brake Controls plays a key role in GM’s transition to software‑defined vehicles through architecture readiness, feature migration, and a strategic shift toward in‑house software capability. You will contribute to the development of safety‑critical brake control software for core vehicle features and platform capabilities while directly influencing the software foundation for next‑generation braking systems. You will work in a highly collaborative environment with systems, controls, calibration, integration, and validation teams to deliver robust, scalable, and reusable software solutions that are central to vehicle safety, performance, and customer experience.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for brake controls and diagnostics applications supporting GM vehicle programs and future SDV platforms.
• Contribute to software architecture and implementation strategies that enable scalable, reusable, and maintainable brake controls software across vehicle applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align brake controls software with evolving systems decomposition, VMCC architecture direction, and SDV milestone commitments.
• Coordinate and collaborate with team members internally and externally to ensure feature deliverables remain on track and are achieved as planned.
• Participate in software integration, issue resolution, and validation activities to ensure high‑quality launch execution and reliable customer‑facing performance.
• Utilize BDD principles and CI/CD pipelines to deploy software assets while adhering to GM software quality requirements at each evaluation step.
• Drive disciplined software development practices for safety‑critical applications, including clear requirements traceability, robust design, and quality‑focused implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Must be graduating between December 2025 and August 2026.
• Able to work full‑time, 40 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in controls system integration and in software and hardware testing.
• Knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and serial data communication architectures.
• Experience developing and validating system, software, and hardware requirements.
• Strong programming skills in C and/or C++.
• Experience in virtualization or software integration.
• Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and familiarity with Gherkin.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR, diagnostics, and embedded software integration in production ECUs.
• Familiarity with automotive software architectures, vehicle networks, and system integration.
• Experience with model‑based development tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and Embedded Coder is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively across software, controls, systems, calibration, and validation disciplines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, an ownership mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced product development environment.
• Experience in automotive brake systems, chassis controls, active safety, or related domains.
• Experience with ETAS/INCA, Intrepid/Vehicle Spy, or similar DAQ tools.
• Knowledge of OBD‑II diagnostics.
• Familiarity with Automotive Safety Integrity Levels (ASIL).
• Exposure to functional safety, fault‑tolerant design, or redundant control strategies for braking applications.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $73,900 to $110,900. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

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.

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. If you are contacted by General Motors of Canada Company, please advise if you require accommodation.

Benefits Overview

• 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.

Accommodations

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General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.