Staff Software Developer - Diagnostics Infrastructure

TL;DR

Staff Software Developer - Diagnostics Infrastructure (C++/UDS): Architecting diagnostic infrastructure software applications and core diagnostic libraries for the Autonomous Vehicle Integrity Platform, with an accent on UDS/DoIP management, integration readiness, and high-quality delivery through testing and code reviews. Focus on designing next-generation diagnostic software architecture, troubleshooting complex vehicle communication issues using logs and Wireshark, and mentoring developers while coordinating with cross-functional platform teams.

Location: Hybrid — report to Markham or Oshawa office three times per week (minimum).

Salary: $147,000–$196,600

Company

General Motors develops automotive technologies and software platforms for vehicle diagnostics and ownership experiences.

What you will do

• Lead diagnostic infrastructure software architecture development for UDS and DTC management.
• Own diagnostic application and library strategy for in-house diagnostic software, partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Create architecture diagrams and technical execution plans; deliver solutions that meet GM requirements and specifications.
• Ensure software quality via unit testing, thorough code reviews, and continuous integration check-ins.
• Review and approve Engineering Change Requests impacting GM Autonomous Vehicle Platform diagnostics globally.
• Act as technical lead: mentor developers, support manufacturing/service diagnostic teams, and resolve production diagnostic issues using communication logs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of software design and development experience focused on diagnostic software applications and diagnostic protocols (UDS).
• Strong C++ expertise (and other OOP languages such as Python).
• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostic serial data protocols: UDS (ISO-14229) and DoIP (ISO-13400).
• Experience reading vehicle communication logs (Ethernet bus loggers) and using Wireshark.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and communicate effectively in a team environment.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Embedded software development experience on System-on-Chips (SoCs) and familiarity with embedded Linux (e.g., Yocto).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Familiarity with ISO-26262 and vehicle Ethernet networking.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work: minimum three office days per week in Markham or Oshawa.
• Paid time off including vacation days and holidays, plus supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental, and adoption leave.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits; life insurance for you and your family.
• Defined Contribution Pension plan with company and matching contributions.
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.

Hiring process

• Role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screening may be required.
• Interviews include resume review and technical questionnaires; travel to the US may occur 1–2 weeks per year.