Software Developer- Simulation Tooling

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

Remote - This role is categorized as remote. This means the successful candidate may be based anywhere in Canada and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager.

Job Description

About the role:

GM’s simulation team is looking for an experienced Staff Software Developer to be a key technical leader in our mission to deliver autonomous driving technologies safely. This is a high-impact role where your work directly enables the validation of our most complex AI-driven systems.

Responsibilities

• Technical Vision: Contribute to the architectural roadmap for our Simulation Scenario Definition platform and/or its programmatic Python SDK.

• Scalable Tooling: Lead the design and implementation of our next-generation graphical editing tools used by hundreds of engineers to precisely define complex traffic, environment, and sensor scenarios.

• Performance & Infrastructure: Drive the evolution of our Python infrastructure, focusing on core algorithms for scenario serialization, validation, and integration with our large-scale cloud compute cluster.

• Mentorship: Act as a hands-on mentor, setting the engineering excellence standard for API design, code quality, and testing practices across the team.

Requires Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in software development, with a significant portion focused on large-scale platforms, tooling, or SDK development.

• Proven ability to lead technical projects from concept to production.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python, including deep knowledge of best practices, performance optimization, and building robust APIs/SDKs for external consumers.

• Solid foundation in 3D graphics, computational geometry, and/or real-time simulation concepts.

• A track record of mentoring and coaching mid-level and senior engineers, raising the technical bar, and driving code quality standards within a team.

Desired Skills (Bonus Points)

• Experience with C++ for performance-critical components or integration with simulation engines.

• Direct experience developing or extending a Domain-Specific Language (DSL) or high-level scripting language.

• Background in game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal) or other professional simulation software.

• Experience in data visualization techniques for large, complex datasets.

• Familiarity with the architecture of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology (e.g., perception, planning, controls) or other complex robotics/safety-critical systems.

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.

Statut du poste vacant

Ce poste ne correspond pas à un poste vacant existant au sein de l’organisation et est ouvert aux nouvelles candidatures. (Nouvelle création de poste)

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Divulgation relative à l’intelligence artificielle

Dans le cadre du processus de candidature, l’intelligence artificielle sera utilisée dans le processus d’embauche pour ce poste.

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Mode de travail

Télétravail — Ce poste est classé comme un poste à distance. La personne retenue peut être basée n’importe où au Canada et n’est pas tenue de se présenter sur un site de tra…