2024 Spring Co-Op - Android SystemUI/Home Screen Development, Infotainment - SDV - Markham Elevation Centre - Markham Elevation Centre

Job Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: The position does not require an employee to be onsite full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility, or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.

The Role:

General Motors is transforming the future of mobility – and the Canadian Technical Centre (CTC) is at the forefront of that transformation. We are a diverse team of agile and innovative thought leaders who are passionate about developing key technologies and products that will help achieve GM’s vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. ​

CTC has a proven track record of taking technologies from concept to production in both automotive and non-automotive areas. Our success is propelled by our talented people and our deep technical knowledge in domains like infotainment software, diagnostics, data analytics, AI, mechatronic controls, and cold weather development. ​If you want to work with an inclusive and collaborative team that’s striving to change the world for the better, we invite you to join us.

We are looking for a Software Development Co-Op student to be responsible for the development and maintenance of platform of Android based information and entertainment (Infotainment) system. You will be working along-side other engineers and developers working on different layers of the information and entertainment system!

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in all regular software development activities

• Translate designs into high quality Android base Java code

• Participate in maintenance of existing codes and bug fixes

• Participate in code and test case reviews

• Provide clear and complete documentation based on the definition of the software development process

• Co-work with team members in software development activities using the Scrum/Agile development process

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree (3rd and 4th year students) or Master's degree (Preferred) in one of the following areas: Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science

• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week in Canada, and for 8-month term starting May 2024

• Knowledge of Android AOSP and the libraries available for common tasks, design principles, and interface guidelines

• Android Application development experience

• Development experience with Java and Kotlin

• Knowledge of SCM tools such as: GIT, JIRA, etc

• Knowledge of Scrum/Agile development process and concept of continuous integration

What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience of vehicle communication protocol (CAN), Android Automotive, Home Screen, and System UI

• Knowledge of Android SDK and how to deal with different screen sizes

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.