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Senior Safety Design Software Architect

AT General Motors
General Motors

Senior Safety Design Software Architect

Markham, Canada / Remote

Description

Work Arrangement

Hybrid : 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.

We are open to considering remote candidates who reside more than 80 kilometers (50 miles) away from our base office locations and possess exceptional skills.

The Opportunity

As a member of the ADAS Software Safety team, the Safety Design Software Architect leads and supports safety initiatives in all phases of system development (concept, requirements, design, implementation, verification and validation) for software that is core to our Automated Driving and Active Safety systems. You will be a key interface between the System Safety and ADAS Software Teams, providing oversight and guidance to develop safe software solutions for vehicles today and tomorrow.

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Core Responsibilities

  • Lead or participate in safety strategy discussions, interfacing with GM teams and software suppliers globally
  • Develop Software Runtime Integrity Requirements
  • Design safety monitor algorithms and solutions
  • Ensure adherence to GM safety and software development processes
  • Develop, allocate, and verify software safety requirements to ensure completeness, consistency, and alignment to system-level safety requirements
  • Conduct Software Safety Analyses both at the software architecture/design and implementation levels
  • Escalate any unresolved safety-related issues and confirm that the resolution process has been followed
  • Support inhouse software teams in design implementation and testing to confirm safety requirements are met.
  • Coach the software teams by providing safety process knowledge
  • Lead or contribute to initiatives towards the continuous improvement of the safety and software development processes
  • Interface with corporate and industry experts to stay current in safety processes, methods, and tools

Additional Description

Required Skills and Experience

  • A minimum of 5 years embedded systems development experience in safety-critical domains (automotive, aerospace, medical, nuclear)
  • Demonstrated performance in a position requiring excellent understanding of embedded software implementation details as well as the larger systems picture
  • Familiarity with ISO 26262 and other functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 62304, or DO-178C
  • Full software development lifecycle experience (software requirements, design, coding, verification)
  • Proficiency in C/C++ embedded programming and MATLAB Simulink
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment, interfacing with GM engineers globally
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience performing or evaluating safety analysis methods such as HAZOP, FMEA, FTA, and STPA
  • Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns
  • Experience reviewing and/or developing software requirements from system-level requirements
  • Multi-core programming and real-time operating system experience including Linux OS.
  • Familiarity with automotive systems and with active safety and automated driving systems in particular
  • Knowledge of in-vehicle communication networks (CAN, FlexRay, LIN, Ethernet)

Minimum Education Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Software, Computer, Control, Mechatronics) , Computer Science or related field.
  • Advanced degrees preferred.

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

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

  • 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.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)

General Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Client-provided location(s): Markham, ON, Canada
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202502627
Employment Type: Full Time

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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