Av Jobs in Markham, ON

Job 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

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Center three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

About The Role :

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Safety Design Software Architect to join our Software Safety team in the Autonomous Vehicles (AV) organization. As a member of the AV Software Safety team, the Safety Design Software Architect leads and supports safety initiatives in all phases of system development (concept, requirements, design, implementation, verification and validation) for software that is core to our AV systems. You will conduct safety analyses and create runtime safety requirements for components of the AV software stack and will provide guidance to the software development teams to develop and verify safe software solutions for our future vehicles.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities) :

Conduct software safety analyses and create runtime safety requirements by collaborating with GM systems and software engineers as well as hardware and software suppliers.

Ensure that software safety requirements are complete, consistent, and aligned to system-level safety requirements.

Support software teams in software design, implementation and testing to confirm that safety requirements are met.

Ensure adherence to GM’s safety and software development processes.

Escalate any unresolved safety-related issues and confirm that the resolution process has been followed.

Lead or contribute to initiatives towards the continuous improvement of the safety and software development processes.

Interface with corporate and industry experts to stay current in safety processes, methods, and tools.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) :

A minimum of 5 years embedded systems development experience in safety-critical domains (automotive, aerospace, medical, nuclear)

Demonstrated performance in a position requiring excellent understanding of embedded software implementation details as well as the larger systems picture

Familiarity with ISO 26262 and other functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 62304, or DO-178C

Full software development lifecycle experience (software requirements, design, coding, verification)

Proficiency in C / C++ embedded programming.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team environment, interfacing with GM engineers and suppliers globally

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) :

Experience performing or evaluating safety analysis methods such as HAZOP, FMEA, FTA, and STPA

Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns

Experience reviewing and / or developing software requirements from system-level requirements

Multi-core programming and real-time operating system experience.

Familiarity with automotive systems and with active safety and automated driving systems in particular

Knowledge of in-vehicle communication networks (CAN, FlexRay, LIN, Ethernet)

Minimum Education Required :

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Software, Computer, Control, Mechatronics) , Computer Science or related field.

Advanced degrees preferred.

Compensation :

The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $164,600. 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 :

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 including health care spending account and wellness incentive.

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 GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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