About the role#
Our vehicle communication team is hiring a software developer to design and build software for our Linux-based connectivity system. You will work within a team focused on delivering reliable vehicle connectivity. This position involves working closely with hardware, application, and cloud teams to ensure end-to-end system performance.
What you'll do#
- Develop and maintain tools and prototypes using C, C++, and RUST to support software development and validation.
- Assist with data handling, analysis, and problem-solving to connect software behavior to real-world outcomes.
- Create application logic, automation, and internal software to improve developer efficiency and feature exploration.
- Support testing and debugging by reproducing issues, validating behavior, and documenting results.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to turn mechatronics and user-experience ideas into prototypes.
- Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and project planning.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Applied Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- Enrollment in a university co-op program.
- Eligibility to work 40 hours per week for a term of 8 or 12 months.
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
- Interest in programming at the intersection of software, physical systems, and user experience.
- Experience with C, C++, or RUST.
Location & details#
- Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (requires reporting to the Markham Elevation Centre at least three times per week).
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Employment: Full time, paid internship.
About General Motors
General Motors is a public company based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry. The company employs over 106,000 people. Its work spans the design and production of cars, trucks, and transportation technology, including software, electrification, and AI.
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