Senior Android Software Developer – Media Applications

General Motors • Markham, ON

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role. This role is categorized as hybrid, meaning the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Center three times per week, at minimum. We are seeking a creative, highly motivated engineer with passion and expertise in software engineering for the position of Senior Android Software Developer – Media Applications within GM's Digital Vehicle Experience group. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge software solutions including the Software-Defined Vehicle solutions that are revolutionizing the automotive industry. You will design, implement, test and architect GM's Infotainment software solutions for functionality deployed across our vehicle portfolio and vehicle ecosystem. Your contribution will enable customers to experience best-in-class fully connected in-vehicle applications. In this role, you will directly impact the GM vehicles that drive down the road and improve our customer experience! Your work will contribute directly to GM's vision of a world with ZERO Crashes, ZERO Emissions, and ZERO Congestion.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Android development experience on applications & middleware for mobile or automotive platforms
• Strong proficiency in Java and Kotlin programming
• Rich experience with multimedia (audio/video) software design and development
• Object-oriented software design and 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Android Open Source Project development
• Software development experience in Android Studio/Linux platform
• Software development experience in automotive infotainment solutions
• Knowledge and experience in various multimedia technologies
• Experience with multi-display and multi-user automotive systems
• Software development experience in C/C++ preferred
• Knowledge and experience with CAN, LIN, ARXML, or Ethernet communications protocol
• Knowledge in automotive safety and regulations such as ASIL, FMVSS, etc.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the world's best in-vehicle applications for GM Infotainment systems
• Responsible for the entire software development life cycle of Multimedia 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

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees