Staff Networking Software Engineer

General Motors

Software Engineer designing and developing software in Linux-based networking systems for GM's vehicle communication team. Collaborating with hardware and cloud teams to ensure reliability and performance.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeMarkham • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 $147,000 - $196,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development for Linux-based networking systems, with a strong foundation in networking fundamentals and application-level protocols. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software reliability and performance in vehicle applications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Software Development ExperienceProficiency In C, C++, Or JavaNetworking Fundamentals Like TCP/IPExperience With Linux, Android, Or QNXKnowledge Of WiFi, LTE, 5G, Bluetooth, Or UWB

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentC ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingJava ProgrammingNetworking FundamentalsApplication-Level ProtocolsPacket Sniffer UsageProtocol Analyzer UsageLinux DevelopmentReliability Methods

Tools & Technologies

LinuxAndroidQNXTCP/IPHTTPWiFiLTE5GBluetoothUWB

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/MS/PhD In Computer Science Or Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Networking SystemsVehicle Power RequirementsEnd-To-End ReliabilitySoftware Shipping Methods

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidCloudJavaLinuxTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop software in Linux-based networking systems.
Work closely with hardware teams to meet power and reliability requirements of vehicles.
Collaborate with application and cloud teams to ensure end-to-end reliability and performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years software development experience
BS/MS/PhD in computer science or electrical engineering (or equivalent experience)
Networking fundamentals like TCP/IP
Understanding of application-level protocols like HTTP
Experience with Linux, Android, or QNX
Proficiency in C, C++, or Java.
Knowledge of WiFi, LTE, 5G, Bluetooth, or UWB is a plus.
Experience using a packet sniffer or protocol analyzer is advantageous.
Demonstrated experience with methods for shipping highly-reliable software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.