Junior software developer Jobs in Richmond Hill, 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.

Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Software Developer to join our Diagnostics Infrastructure Software team in the Autonomous Vehicle Integrity Platform department. In this role, you will act as the subject matter expert in diagnostic infrastructure software development, responsible for architecting new diagnostic software applications and core diagnostic software libraries, along with their interfaces. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a cross‑functional team environment. You should demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to delivering high‑quality software solutions, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. As a Staff Software Developer, you will play a critical role in defining the next generation of Diagnostic Infrastructure. Your work will be conducted in a collaborative engineering environment, where you will exercise the highest levels of creativity, initiative, and independent judgment. Join us in delivering innovative solutions and technologies that enhance the GM vehicle ownership experience and ensure the long‑term satisfaction of our customers.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Lead the diagnostic infrastructure software architecture development related to UDS and DTC Management.
• Own the diagnostic infrastructure software application and library strategy for the development of in‑house diagnostic software, collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Create and manage comprehensive architecture diagrams and technical execution plans.
• Deliver new diagnostic software solutions that comply with GM requirements and specifications.
• Consistently produce high‑quality software through rigorous unit testing, thorough code reviews, and frequent check‑ins for continuous integration.
• Review and approve Engineering Change Requests that impact GM Autonomous Vehicle Platform diagnostics globally.
• Communicate technical issues and decisions efficiently to management.
• Work with GM's manufacturing and service diagnostic teams to support new vehicle architectures, including Software Defined Vehicles (SDV).
• Collaborate with other Platform teams (Cybersecurity, Programming, Serial Data Communication, etc.) to analyze and address potential UDS integration issues.
• Assist in resolving production diagnostic problems by reviewing vehicle communication logs and other data records.
• Serve as a technical lead, actively guiding and mentoring fellow developers on the team to foster growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Actively participate in hiring, development of technical questionnaires, resume reviews and perform interviews.
• Represent the GM Diagnostic Infrastructure Software Team internally and externally through automotive industry work groups (ISO, SAE).
• Travel to the US one to two weeks of the year.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in C++ programming language and other object‑oriented programming languages (e.g., Python).
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in software design and development, with a strong focus on diagnostic software applications and diagnostic protocols (UDS).
• Experience in diagnostic strategy and software architect.
• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostic serial data protocols: UDS (ISO‑14229) and DoIP (ISO‑13400).
• Experience reading vehicle communication logs collected from Ethernet bus loggers and Wireshark.
• Understanding of vehicle electrical architecture systems and standards.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proven results in successful project execution.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related.
• Experience in embedded software development on System‑on‑Chips (SoCs).
• Familiarity with embedded Linux such as Yocto project.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Familiarity with ISO‑26262.
• Experience with vehicle Ethernet networking.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $147,000 to $196,600. 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 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 and your family.

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