Staff Software Test Engineering - ADAS Infrastructure Compliance

Job Description

Vacancy Status:

Yes - 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 our office in Markham three times per week, at minimum.

About Us:

ADAS Infrastructure validation team supports the validation testing of ADAS controllers in the domains of Serial Communication, Diagnostics, Cybersecurity, OTA and vehicle safety. Testing can be conducted on open loop, close loop HIL benches or SIL platform. Test automation is continuously updated to ensure comprehensive test coverage and early issue detection.  

The Role:

The role requires the ability to lead the team technically to achieve validation excellence and deliver timely validation results to meet program milestones. The role also requires working independently/cross-functionally, developing new projects for the team to execute, and efficiently reporting any issue for timely resolution. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to grow and develop career by working with various branches of the AV organization and the latest ADAS technology.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Work collaboratively with Reguirement Owner/SME, Calibration, System Safety, Platform/APP software and tool teams to implement appropriate test plans for validation execution
• Identify opportunities and drive alignment across GM validation organizations on test methodologies to maximize collaboration and efficiencies
• Gather and analyze requirements/test inputs, assess validation feasibility and troubleshoot issues
• Identify testing gaps at the organizational level and propose solutions to provide coverage and propagate those solutions across other validation organizations
• Track and make visible SW issue sources and drive improvements in upstream processes
• Act as the validation testing SME for the team and develop best practice for the team
• Design test setup for new validation programs on either Open-Loop, HIL and SIL benches
• Manage validation projects including validation timing, bench readiness, simulation environment/tool readiness, test automation readiness, and regular validation status reporting or escalation
• Train other team members on analyzing test results and participate in data-driven system development initiatives
• Determine scrum priorities and apply various testing in the sprint, such as smoke, sanity, regression and feature based testing
• Monitor SW rollout and QA testing from various teams, platform/APP/Integration
• Conduct Delta Questionnaire to determine validation required for MY changes in software
• Own validation roadmap for the team
• Champion Ideation/Innovation workshop within the team and drive continuous improvement
• Deliver validation result on time with quality to the internal customers including Software readiness, Issue documentation and test report

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)​​ 

• Bachelor's degree in Software/Computer/Electrical/Embedded Systems/Electronics Engineering or equivalent field
• 7+ year experience with Black Box testing, software testing and test automation or related experience
• Prior software experience, preferably in Python with exposure to bash and Jenkins automation
• Knowledge and experience with System on Chip (SoC) SW and communication protocols like CAN and Ethernet
• Knowledge of system engineering and its application in SW validation testing
• Knowledge and experience in compliance testing on open loop, HIL and SIL benches
• Knowledge of vehicle safety testing, serial data communications, diagnostics, cybersecurity, OTA and reprogramming for ADAS controllers
• Knowledge of calibration/MAC/ARXML/ODX and their impact in testing
• Ability to anticipate problems & escalade issues timely
• Ability to identify and apply new technology to improve validation efficiency and quality
• Ability to independently investigate issues based on limited information, demonstrating high level of analytical ability to resolve complex problems
• Ability to juggle frequent urgent requests and fast-paced changes in SW development
• Ability to communicate at different levels of organization efficiently
• Be creative, disciplined and have a strong sense of responsibility & timing commitment 

What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Understanding of major automotive vehicle systems such as Advanced Driver-Assistance (ADAS), Motion Control, Automotive Network, and Powertrain 
• Experience with Linux or QNX OS/file system
• Experience with test tool such as CANoe, Vehicle Spy, INCA, AutoVAL
• Exposure to the Adaptive AUTOSAR service-based vehicle platform
• Exposure to C/C++ language
• Exposure to CI/CD development methodologies
• Experience with scrum operation
• 7+ year experience with Black Box testing, software testing and test automation or related experience

Compensation:

 

The salary range for this role is $147,000 to $196,600. 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 and your family.

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. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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