Job Description
Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: The position does not require an employee to be onsite full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility, or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.
The Role:
General Motors is transforming the future of mobility – and the Canadian Technical Centre (CTC) is at the forefront of that transformation. We are a diverse team of agile and innovative thought leaders who are passionate about developing key technologies and products that will help achieve GM’s vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion.
CTC has a proven track record of taking technologies from concept to production in both automotive and non-automotive areas. Our success is propelled by our talented people and our deep technical knowledge in domains like infotainment software, diagnostics, data analytics, AI, mechatronic controls, and cold weather development. If you want to work with an inclusive and collaborative team that’s striving to change the world for the better, we invite you to join us.
We are looking for a Software Development Student who will be responsible for the development, and maintenance of applications aimed at an Android based information and entertainment (Infotainment) system! The primary focus will be the development of Android applications. You will be working along-side other engineers, developers working on other application, and different layers of the information and entertainment system!
Key Responsibilities:
Participate in all regular software development activities and work with team members using the Scrum/Agile development process
Translate designs into high quality Android base Java code
Participate in maintenance of existing codes and bug fixes
Participate in code and test case reviews
Provide clear and complete documentation based on the definition of the software development process
Required Qualifications:
Pursuit of a Bachelor's (3rd or 4th year) or Master's degree in one of the following areas: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week in Canada and for 12-month term (3 consecutive semesters) starting September 2023
Android Application development experience
Development experience with Java and Kotlin
What will give you a Competitive Edge ( Preferred Qualifications):
Knowledge of Android SDK, and how to deal with different screen sizes
Development experience with Application frameworks
Knowledge of Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
Knowledge of Android design principles and interface guidelines
Knowledge of SCM tools such as: GIT, JIRA, etc
Knowledge of Android development toolkit and process
Desired Skills:
Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience
High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed
Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust
Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
Excellent project management skills and the proven track record to manage numerous projects at any given
Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Fundamental digital literacy including understanding of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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.
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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of 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 understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
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