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How much do automotive developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for automotive developer in Ontario is $82,494.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $113,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Automotive Developer?

An Automotive Developer is a software engineer who designs, develops, and maintains software systems used in vehicles. Their work includes developing embedded systems for features like navigation, infotainment, driver assistance, and connectivity. Automotive Developers often collaborate with hardware engineers and use specialized programming languages and tools tailored for automotive safety and reliability standards. Their goal is to ensure that vehicle software is functional, secure, and compliant with industry regulations.

What are some typical challenges Automotive Developers face when working on modern vehicle systems?

Automotive Developers often need to balance complex requirements such as safety, reliability, and real-time performance while working with evolving technologies like electric drivetrains, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and connectivity features. Integrating hardware and software across multidisciplinary teams can be challenging, especially when coordinating with suppliers and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Additionally, keeping up with rapid advancements in automotive technology requires continuous learning and adaptability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Automotive Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Automotive Developer, you need strong programming skills (often in C/C++ or Python), a solid understanding of automotive systems, and typically a degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with embedded systems, automotive communication protocols (such as CAN or LIN), and tools like MATLAB/Simulink or AUTOSAR is highly valued. Problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are crucial for developing reliable, innovative automotive software that meets safety and industry standards.
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Infographic showing various Automotive Developer job openings in Ontario as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,494 per year, or $39.7 per hour.

HIL Simulation and Integration Engineer - Automotive Engineering

CIeNET International

Oshawa, ON

Full-time

Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada (Onsite)

Shift: 1st shift, Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 5pm

Position Title: HIL Simulation and Integration Engineer - Automotive Engineering

CIeNET is a mobile, automotive, telecom and enterprise software services and solutions research, engineering and development company founded in the U.S. in the year 2000. We currently have over 2,400 employees worldwide, supporting customers in North America, Asia and Europe. We have over ten locations across US, Canada, Mainland China and Taiwan. CIeNET has been named Global Outsourcing 100 in sixteen consecutive years. CIeNET became an ALTEN Group Company in 2021.

CIeNET has been expanding its presence in Canada to better serve our industry leading customers in the automotive industry since 2015. We are working on state-of-the-art technologies and products that will bring automotive information and entertainment, mobile internet, telematics services and ADAS to life in the years to come. CIeNET Canada is looking for intelligent, creative, enthusiastic and diligent professionals to join our team and shape the great future of your career with us.  

Role Summary

As a HIL Simulation and Integration Engineer, you will be on the forefront of realistic automotive software and hardware-in-the-loop simulation environments creating high-fidelity vehicles models and their large sensor suite.

The simulations support algorithm development of hands-free driving in all situations and other active safety features. The main areas of focus are bus communication, optimization, and sensor modelling. You will be working cross-collaboratively with many teams to integrate these systems into a wider CI/CD toolchain.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work within an Agile environment to define, plan, and analyze user-stories to meet the team's strategic objectives
  • Combine engineering analysis with strong computer science fundamentals to create accurate physics-based simulation platforms to allow developers to test development controller code
  • Work collaboratively with multiple teams to deliver end-to-end products and features, seeing them through from conception to delivery with a focus on (internal) customer ease-of-use
  • Ensure deliverables are complete as per milestones with excellence
  • Identify and implement areas of efficiency to the process and the product when scaling up
  • Develop and maintain Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing infrastructure, encompassing simulation and various communication protocols.
  • Responsible for testing hardware and running simulations.
  • Test the safety of the vehicle, support the test environment, analyze and interpret the testing results.

Requirements

Required Skills and Experiences:

  • Experience with modelling in a physics-based simulation environment, preferably automotive
  • Experience working on large volumes of data in a real-time, or faster than real-time discrete environment
  • Knowledge of dSpace products, CarSIM, and MATLAB/Simulink
  • Extensive experience with full software development lifecycle (software requirements, design, coding, verification, support)
  • 2+ years of working experience with C++
  • Solid knowledge of Python or other scripting languages
  • Experience working with Scrum/Agile software development process and tools
  • Able to work in a team as well as independently
  • Must possess excellent communication skills
  • Creative, disciplined, strong sense of responsibility to deliver results and meet schedule and commitment.

Preferred Skills and Experiences:

  • Demonstrated experience with simulation tools.

Education and Training:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software or a relevant technical field.

Benefits

  • Extended group insurance including prescription drugs, dental and vision cares
  • RRSP employer matching
  • 3 weeks annual vacation


CIeNET offers equal opportunities to people. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon required. We would like to thank all applicants for expressing interest. However only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Reference check of certain positions will be conducted with your permission.