Freelance Embedded System Software Engineer Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

Vacancy Status:

This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count)

AI Disclosure:

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Hybrid :
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Center three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business]
About The Role

General Motors of Canada Company is seeking a Software Developer - Brake Controls and Diagnostics to join the team and help shape the next generation of software-defined vehicle braking systems. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a new Brake by Wire project while advancing GM's in-house brake controls and diagnostics software capability and supporting the transition toward next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture, including brake controls feature migration into future Vehicle Motion Coordination and Control (VMCC)-aligned architectures.
Brake Controls is playing a key role in GM's transition to software-defined vehicles through architecture readiness, feature migration into future control frameworks, and a strategic shift toward in-house software capability. In this role, you will contribute to the development of safety-critical brake control software for core vehicle features and platform capabilities while directly influencing the software foundation for next-generation braking systems. You will work in a highly collaborative environment with systems, controls, calibration, integration, and validation teams to deliver robust, scalable, and reusable software solutions that are central to vehicle safety, performance, and customer experience.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for brake controls and diagnostics applications supporting GM vehicle programs and future SDV platforms.
• Contribute to software architecture and implementation strategies that enable scalable, reusable, and maintainable brake controls software across vehicle applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align brake controls software with evolving systems decomposition, VMCC architecture direction, and SDV milestone commitments.
• Coordinate and collaborate with team members internally and externally to ensure feature deliverables remain on track and are achieved as planned.
• Participate in software integration, issue resolution, and validation activities to ensure high-quality launch execution and reliable customer-facing performance.
• Utilize BDD principles and CI/CD pipelines to deploy software assets while adhering to GM software quality requirements at each evaluation step.
• Drive disciplined software development practices for safety-critical applications, including clear requirements traceability, robust design, and quality-focused implementation.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in embedded software or controls system development for real-time or safety-critical applications.
• Experience in controls system integration and in software and hardware testing.
• Knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and serial data communication architectures.
• Experience developing and validating system, software, and hardware requirements.
• Strong programming skills in C and/or C++.
• Experience in virtualization or software integration.
• Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and familiarity with Gherkin.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR, diagnostics, and embedded software integration in production ECUs.
• Familiarity with automotive software architectures, vehicle networks, and system integration.
• Experience with model-based development tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and Embedded Coder is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively across software, controls, systems, calibration, and validation disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, an ownership mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced product development environment.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in automotive brake systems, chassis controls, active safety, or related domains.
• Experience with ETAS/INCA, Intrepid/Vehicle Spy, or similar DAQ tools.
• Knowledge of OBD-II diagnostics.
• Familiarity with Automotive Safety Integrity Levels (ASIL).
• Exposure to functional safety, fault-tolerant design, or redundant control strategies for braking applications.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $90,900 to $136,400. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

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:

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 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.

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 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 to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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