VMEC Suspension - Software Quality Assurance Specialist
Today• Markham, Canada
Description
Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Centre (MEC) three times per week, at minimum.
The Role
Join our Vehicle Mechatronic Embedded Controls (VMEC) team as a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Specialist and play a key role in delivering world-class customer-facing features across GM's portfolio of electric, internal combustion, and autonomous vehicles. In this dynamic role, you'll define and drive quality metrics for advanced Suspension controls, ensuring software and hardware excellence through Agile practices and industry-leading standards. Be part of a team that influences the next generation of vehicle technology and elevates the driving experience for millions of customers worldwide.
The SQA Specialist will contribute to the full lifecycle of testing and verification, including requirements development for laboratory (SIL/HIL) and in-vehicle testing, data analysis, and performance validation. Additionally, the role will develop automated test scripts in Python, leveraging production code, MATLAB Simulink models, and virtual plant models such as CarSim. This position plays a key role in enabling virtual testing platforms as part of GM's VDDV 2025 initiative, ensuring industry-leading standards and regulatory compliance.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
- Develop and define testing strategies, both manual and automated, to ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Implement test plans and setups to meet functional, safety, and compliance requirements.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to identify software anomalies and performance issues
early in the development process. - Identify and resolve software issues; contribute to a knowledge base for common software errors and
corner cases. - Manage interactions with software version control systems and coordinate database retention efforts
across teams. - Collaborate frequently with cross-functional teams to define effective acceptance criteria.
- Conduct SIL, HIL, or vehicle-level software verification.
- Participate in the software change management process as per the GM agile framework.
- Travel as required
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
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- Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Software, Electrical, Computer Engineering or in a related field
- Minimum 2 years of embedded software development and testing experience.
- Proficiency in reading and debugging C/C++ source code.
- Proficiency with Python or similar scripting languages (R, C, VBA, etc.).
- Practical knowledge of DevOps CI/CD concepts.
- Experience with automation servers such as Jenkins.
- Basic knowledge of controls theory and the software development process.
- Familiarity with software configuration management processes (e.g., GitHub, SVN).
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and work independently.
- High level of interpersonal skills for effective collaboration in a geographically dispersed
team. - Legal authorization to work in Canada and ability to travel to the US.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Automotive experience in vehicle dynamics (chassis, suspension, brake, and steering).
- Experience with testing methods and techniques, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
- Proficiency with MATLAB Simulink/Stateflow.
- Experience with software peer reviews.
- Experience in developing real-time embedded control systems.
- Experience with structured software engineering in ANSI C.
- Experience with test automation, regression testing, and test procedure creation.
- Proficiency with software test tools (e.g., CppUTest, Simulink Test/SIL).
- Knowledge of hardware I/O level controllers.
- Familiarity with CAN and LIN communication protocols and associated tools (e.g., ETAS INCA, NeoVI VSpy, Vector CANoe).
- Experience with CarSim, dSPACE/Control Desk, or similar HIL tools.
- Knowledge of MISRA C and CERT C standards.
- Understanding of AUTOSAR software architecture.
- Experience working in an agile environment.
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
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- 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.
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Client-provided location(s): Markham, Canada
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202523314
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-12-18T00:18:15
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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