Early Career Software Developer – Test Framework

General Motors

Early Career Software Developer developing automation tools for GM's embedded platform. Collaborating with teams to deliver automated testing solutions and enhance software quality.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeMarkham • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$73,900 - CA$110,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development of automation features and tools based on customer and team needs, with exposure to automotive serial data related use cases.
Contribute to Python and Robot Framework based automation solutions that are scalable and maintainable.
Work with senior engineers to design, develop, test, and improve automation libraries and framework capabilities.
Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality and engineering practices.
Debug issues, troubleshoot automation failures, and help improve framework reliability and usability.
Actively participate in team scrum meetings including backlog refinement, iteration planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand testing needs and support delivery of automation solutions.
Learn and apply software engineering best practices, including coding standards, testing, documentation, and version control.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in software automation and embedded software development.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment and continuously build technical depth through hands-on development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in one of the following areas: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
Must be graduating between December 2025 and August 2026.
Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
Internship, co-op, or project experience related to test automation, developer tools, or software quality.
Internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on experience in software development using at least one modern programming language, preferably Python.
Foundational understanding of software development principles, data structures, debugging, and problem solving.
Exposure to scripting, automation, or test development through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and a willingness to learn in a collaborative team environment.
Exposure to Python and/or open-source automation frameworks such as Robot Framework.
Familiarity with version control tools such as Git and modern software development workflows.
Basic understanding of embedded systems, automotive software, vehicle communication concepts, or serial data protocols.
Exposure to Agile or Scrum team environments through internships, co-ops, or academic projects.
Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and a track record of learning new technologies quickly.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonRobot Frameworkautomation solutionssoftware development principlesdata structuresdebuggingproblem solvingscriptingtest automationsoftware quality

Soft Skills

strong verbal communicationstrong written communicationcollaborative team environmentcuriosityinitiativewillingness to learn