Software Quality Assurance

Job Description

This position is classified as a Hybrid position, meaning the successful candidate will work at our Markham and/or Oshawa office three (3) days per week.

Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying the embedded controls and software for all vehicle systems and components that manage vehicle motion, vehicle access, vision & visibility and occupant position, protection, and comfort. 

The successful candidate will join Agile Scrum teams of approximately 10 members, responsible for developing Body Controls software & controls for all GM vehicles produced globally  Our Scrum teams work in an Agile framework and are responsible for Requirements, Software Development, and Testing & Verification.  The primary role of the successful candidate will be Software Development and Test. 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 

Job Description:

Work as part of an Agile Scrum team that develops embedded automotive control systems.  This req has multiple positions available in various areas of body controls such as lighting, vehicle access, closures, etc.  The successful candidate will have further discussion during the interview process to determine exact placement based on business needs and skillset of the candidate.

Your responsibilities will include:

• As a Software Quality Assurance Developer, you will develop complex test strategies and tools across multiple levels of the Test Pyramid, and work with Software Architects/Developers and Test Architects to understand and implement highly comprehensive testing designs using Virtual tools and simulated environments.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Developers and other test teams, using methods like Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) to create and implement testing for GM's next generation of EV and ICE vehicles.
• You'll be required to design, implement and execute complex testing scenarios in a Virtual Tools environment, and configure tests to execute in nightly build environments.
• Understand upstream tests (such as Software Unit Test) and downstream tests (such as vehicle-level validation) and create Virtual test plans that integrated and add value between these layers.
• Participate in the Agile Team and Agile ceremonies as required
• Interface with GM internal teams – Calibrators, Vehicle Integration Teams, etc.
• Utilize debugging tools to rapidly identify test execution issues, root cause and resolve defects.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience with debugging C code and/or Rational Rhapsody
• Minimum 3 years of embedded software QA experience, including experience on SIL/HIL or other virtual environments
• Prior working experience with automotive software standards, test procedures and build processes
• Through knowledge of the communication protocols, CAN/LIN/Ethernet.
• Demonstrated experience in Continuous Integration environments (nightly builds, etc)
• Individually motivated; Scrum Team members are expected to pursue their goals with a high degree of independence and motivation
• Strong communication and an ability to translate technical findings into actionable insights is required.  Cross-functional coordination with other scrums will be required (e.g., calibration, integration, system validation) as you will work as part of a geographically dispersed team.
• Ability to manage time and meet deliverable timing is critical

What will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with software configuration management processes and tools (e.g. Git Ecosystem) preferred
• Experience in deciphering Ethernet, CAN and LIN Logs.
• Experience in utilizing debugging tools like Lauterbach. 
• Familiarity with ASIL requirements, ISO 26262, or functional safety testing.
• Prior experience working in Agile / Scrum / SAFe is an asset, but not required
• Experience in any of the domains noted an asset but not required (vehicle access, occupant position, protection, vision & visibility, and comfort/HVAC)

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

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Why Join Us 

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