Android Software Developer – Infotainment Ambient Lighting at General Motors

Markham, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience programming in Kotlin, Java, or C++
  • 3+ years of experience developing applications or middleware for mobile or automotive platforms (e.g. Android)
  • Object-oriented software development experience with a solid grasp of algorithms and data structures
  • Experience with large code bases, developing entirely new code and maintaining existing code
  • Experience with Android UI development and design tools such as Jetpack Compose, Figma, etc
  • Experience with testable software architecture: JUnit, Espresso, TDD, MVVM, Clean Architecture
  • Experience with JIRA, GIT, and Agile software development framework
  • Ability to perform diagnostic and investigate issues based on limited information and familiar with reviewing Android system logs and vehicle signal logs such as CAN-bus logs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Creative, disciplined, strong sense of responsibility, delivery and schedule commitment
  • Experience providing guidance, leadership, and mentoring to team members
  • Preferred: Experience with Android Open Source Project development
  • Preferred: Software development experience in Android Studio/Linux platform

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop the world’s best in-vehicle applications for GM Infotainment systems
  • Responsible for the entire software development life cycle of Ambient Lighting domain, including requirements, system design, development, deployment, and maintenance of the Infotainment software
  • Design, develop and implement Infotainment requirements to continuously improve software functions and user experience using embedded software development frameworks in Android environment
  • Participate in architecture, requirements, design, code, and test case reviews
  • Provide clear and complete documentation based on the definition of the software development process
  • Collaborate with team members in software development activities using Scrum/Agile development process
  • Adhere to best software design principles, utilizing design patterns and understanding abstractions for effective software solutions
  • Collaborate cross functionally and across domains to define/clarify requirements and lead the change requirement where needed
  • Senior members will take ownership of each project, need to make design and implementation decisions autonomously and mentor junior members

Skills

Android
Infotainment
Software Development
System Design
Ambient Lighting
Software-Defined Vehicle
Requirements Analysis
Deployment
Maintenance

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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