Junior Android Developer Jobs in Toronto, ON (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

Vacancy Status:

This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)
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:

GM is looking to hire aSenior Android Software Engineerto lead design, development, and longterm maintenance ofinvehicle infotainment (IVI) apps onAndroid Automotive OS (AAOS)for GM's nextgeneration softwaredefined vehicles. The engineer will own major features endtoend (architecture, implementation, validation, launch, OTA) and set the bar forsafety, performance, reliability, and maintainabilityacross Vehicle Applications & Services, with software deployed at scale across global fleets.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop the world's best in-vehicle applications for GM Infotainment systems
• Responsible for the entire software development process of your domain, including requirements, system design, development, deployment, and maintenance of the Infotainment software
• Define and collaborate onunit, integration, UI, andbench/invehicletestcoverage.
• Apply and evolveclean, modular Androidarchitectures(e.g.,MVVM + Jetpack) for large, longlived automotive codebasesbypartneringwithplatformteamsonAOSP/AAOScustomization and integration.
• Diagnose and fix issues acrossapp, framework, andsystemlayers.
• Contribute to architectural decisions onsystem services, permissions, and securitymodelsandinfluenceplatformlevel improvements instability, performance, security, and developer efficiency.
• Define andimplementvariousteststrategieslikeUnittests(e.g.,JUnit,MockK/Mockito),UItests(e.g., Espresso, UIAutomator),System/integrationtests.
• Buildandmaintaintestautomationfor emulators and onbenchenvironmentsandintegrate automated testing intoCI/CDpipelinesandautomatedbuild systems.
• Providetechnicalleadership and mentorshipto midlevel and junior engineersincludesleadingcodeanddesignreviewsandchampionbestpractices

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degreein CS, Software Engineering, EE/CE, or related field, orequivalentexperience.
• 5+yearsofAndroiddevelopmentwithproductionAndroidappsorAndroidbasedembeddedsoftwareandprovenexperience onAAOSor deeply embedded Androidplatforms.
• Expert Kotlinskills;strongproficiencyinKotlinand/or Java, Android SDK, andmodern Androidpatterns(coroutines/Flow,Jetpack, MVVM orsimilar).
• Deep understanding ofApp/activitylifecycles,Backgroundlimits,scheduling,backgroundwork,Coroutines/Flow,concurrency, configuration changes,Memory management, profiling, and performancetuning,Androidpermissions,security, and systemservices.
• Trackrecordofdesigning,implementing, and shipping complexfeaturesendtoendin large codebases with strong debugging skills.
• Demonstratedperformanceoptimizationon resourceconstrained devices (UI, networking, I/O, rendering), with measurableimprovements.
• Strong grounding insoftware qualitywithexperienceautomatedtesting, code reviews, defensive and secure coding
• Experiencewritingandmaintaining:Unittests(JUnit,MockK/Mockito),UItests(Espresso,UIAutomator),System/integrationtests.
• Handson experience withCI/CD pipelines, automated builds,andGitworkflowsin multiteamenvironments.
• EffectivecrossfunctionalcollaborationwithUX, product, validation/QA, and platform/systemengineers.
• Clearwritten and verbal communication, able to drive decisions and explain complex topics to variedaudiences.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• 8+ years of experience in Android development
• Knowledge ofVHAL and vehicle property APIs.
• Familiaritywithdriverdistractionrulesand invehicle HMI guidelines (OEM, regulatory, industry).
• Experiencewithlonglifecycleautomotive software, safetycritical or regulated systems (functional safety, cybersecurity, etc.).
• Strong debugging withlogs, traces, and systemlevel tools.
• Demonstratedtechnicalleadership:
• Leading designs for complexfeatures/subsystems.
• Mentoring engineers.
• Influencing standards, patterns, and tooling.
  

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $ 115,000 to $ 164,600. 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.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

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 providing an inclusive workplace 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.

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