Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be onsite full-time to perform most effectively. The employee’s role enables them to work at the Markham office of General Motors, with the expectation that the employee will be onsite 3 days a week on average.

GM is developing the next generation of embedded platform software to deliver state of the art features to our customers, to achieve that goal our testing processes, tools, and infrastructure need to evolve along with it. We are looking for energetic engineers to help us deliver high quality test tools and infrastructure to ensure the success of our features. 

As a Senior Software Developer- Test Framework at GM, you will help to lead a team developing automation solutions that will enable test automation of software across various stages of development and integration. This will include developing automation solutions and enablers that will encompass all systems and subsystems within the vehicle. 

This exciting position is located in the central hub for developing automation enablers that will transform how GM develops and tests our software with a focus in the ADAS (autonomous driving and active safety) domain. The Senior Software Engineer will take input from various customer teams and bring their need for automated testing of software to life. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with different business units all around GM and is terrific for technical and leadership growth!

Own automation features and initiatives based on customer needs. 

Design and develop automation solution scalable at the enterprise SW organization level. 

Represent the team in Test Framework technical discussions. 

Guide the team on the development of Python automation libraries that enable efficient and effective testing of the software that integrate into a global automation ecosystem. 

Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members on best practices and standards. 

Work as a technical mentor to deliver the training and guidance required to develop a highly capable SW automation development team. 

Actively participate in team scrum meetings including backlog refinement, iteration planning, and retrospectives. 

Foster and maintain a positive and collaborative work environment while driving process improvement and innovative solutions. 

Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in software automation domain. 

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) 

5+ years of experience developing in multiple programming languages such as Python, as well as Java, C/C++, Rust, Groovy, etc. 

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Hands-on test automation development expertise with in-depth knowledge of multiple open-source off-the-shelf tools for test automation. 

High level of oral / written communication skills as well as working effectively with autonomy. 

Passing score on technical coding assessment. 

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) 

Understanding of Vehicle Electrical Architecture and Subsystem/Features within the vehicle 

Advanced degree in engineering or management/leadership. 

Experience of using and development on open-source automation framework such as Robot. 

3+ years of experience in Automotive SW Test or Development, including experience with test automation and test or software architecture. 

Previous exposure to working in a software development team practicing Agile/Scrum. 

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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. 

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.