Junior software engineer Jobs in Ajax, ON

Job Description

No: 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 or Oshawa Elevation Center three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

The Role:

The successful candidates will join an Agile team of approximately 8 members, responsible for developing Propulsion Thermal Management systems for all GM battery electric vehicles produced globally! Our Scrum teams work in an Agile framework and are responsible for Software Requirements, Software Development, Testing and Verification. The primary role of the successful candidates will be developing controls and diagnostics software to achieve the optimal thermal management performance of our vehicles. Our team is collaborative, has a strong Agile culture, and will afford you the opportunity to work as part of a fun group whose product spans the entire GM portfolio!

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop and implement thermal management control and diagnostic algorithms for GM’s next generation of EV vehicles
• Work closely with Scrum, ART leadership, Calibrators and system to translate functional requirements into appropriate control and diagnostic strategies.
• Provide technical input on software and controls architecture within the team and help ensure implementations align with agreed patterns and standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test coverage (unit, POD, solution), automation, and regression strategies in collaboration with SQA and test teams.
• Leverage GM’s virtual systems, benches, and vehicles to verify and validate systems behaviors and performance.
• Explore and understand new thermal systems and requirements to enable future controls and software development.
• Peer mentorship to more junior developers on coding, modeling practices, debugging, and use of toolchains (e.g., Git, SIL/HIL), while still receiving guidance from senior staff on broader system decisions.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of control algorithm / software development and diagnostic strategy for thermal management system
• Skilled with software coding (C-language), Simulink/Stateflow, GIT environment(s), plant modeling
• 3 - 6 years of embedded software/controls development experience
• Development / testing experience on SIL/HIL or other virtual environments
• Ability to manage time and meet deliverable timing is critical
• High analytical ability, effective communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills required to build relationships with local and global team members and customers to resolve issues

Preferred Skills:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Mechatronics, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $90,900 to $136,400. 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 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.

• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values.

• Tuition Assistance and Employee Assistance Program.

• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.

About GM

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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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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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