Gm Jobs in Markham, ON

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

As aSoftware Architect, you will define the architecture for GM’snext‑generationvirtual development platform, including SIL orchestration,AI‑enhancedsimulation, data flows, andcloud‑nativecompute.You’llbuild on your strengths in automation, embedded systems, and debugging while expanding into cloud orchestration,IaC, ML workflows, and distributed simulation systems.

WhatYou’llDo (Responsibilities)

• Architect distributed simulation systemsforvECUs, FMUs, and SIL/MILworkloads, ensuring scalable execution across heterogeneous environments.

• DefineAI‑enabledsimulation patternsincluding scenario generation,model‑basedinference, and data pipelines.

• Designcloud‑nativecompute platformsoptimizedforlarge‑scaleparallel, and elastically scalable simulation workloads.

• Establish API and service architecturefor orchestration and data management.

• GuideCI/CD integrationfor simulation and AI components.

• Mentor developersand influence technical direction across teams.

• Ensure security, observability, and reliabilityacross the platform.

Your Skills & Abilities (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

• 10+ years of relevant experiencein software architecture, simulation, or distributed systems.

• Expertise inbackend and distributed systems.

• Experience with virtualization and simulation(vECUs, FMUs, SIL).

• Strong cloud architecture skills.

• Experience with CLI-based architectureand MCP-basedarchitecture for AI tools design.

• Experience withontology-based system design and architecture.

• AI/ML integration experiencefor simulation or data workflows.

• Knowledge of data engineeringand storage patterns.

• Experience with Kubernetesand container orchestration.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience designing simulation platformsat enterprise scale.

• Knowledge of automotive domain modelingand ontology.

• Experience withevent‑drivenarchitecturesfor simulation workflows.

• Experience with Agentic AI architectureand multi-agent coordination.

• Advanced knowledge of ontology technologiesand ontology design patterns(Owl,RDF,SPARQL,Automated reasoning)

• Advanced ML workflow experience(feature stores, model serving, vector DBs).

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $137,300 to $203,000. 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 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.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visitHow we Hire.

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