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Senior Safety Design Software Architect- AV

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Key Responsibilities

Conduct software safety analyses and create runtime safety requirements by collaborating with GM systems and software engineers as well as hardware and software suppliers.

Requirements Summary

Conduct software safety analyses and create runtime safety requirements by collaborating with GM systems and s

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This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications.

About the Role

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We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Safety Design Software Architect to join our Software Safety team in the Autonomous Vehicles (AV) organization. As a member of the AV Software Safety team, the Safety Design Software Architect leads and supports safety initiatives in all phases of system development (concept, requirements, design, implementation, verification and validation) for software that is core to our AV systems. You will conduct safety analyses and create runtime safety requirements for components of the AV software stack and will provide guidance to the software development teams to develop and verify safe software solutions for our future vehicles.

Responsibilities

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    Conduct software safety analyses and create runtime safety requirements by collaborating with GM systems and software engineers as well as hardware and software suppliers.

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    Ensure that software safety requirements are complete, consistent, and aligned to system-level safety requirements.

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    Support software teams in software design, implementation and testing to confirm that safety requirements are met.

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    Ensure adherence to GM’s safety and software development processes.

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    Escalate any unresolved safety-related issues and confirm that the resolution process has been followed.

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    Lead or contribute to initiatives towards the continuous improvement of the safety and software development processes.

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    Interface with corporate and industry experts to stay current in safety processes, methods, and tools.

Requirements

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  • A minimum of 5 years embedded systems development experience in safety-critical domains (automotive, aerospace, medical, nuclear)

  • Demonstrated performance in a position requiring excellent understanding of embedded software implementation details as well as the larger systems picture

  • Familiarity with ISO 26262 and other functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 62304, or DO-178C

  • Full software development lifecycle experience (software requirements, design, coding, verification)

  • Proficiency in C/C++ embedded programming.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment, interfacing with GM engineers and suppliers globally

  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

  • Experience performing or evaluating safety analysis methods such as HAZOP, FMEA, FTA, and STPA

  • Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns

  • Experience reviewing and/or developing software requirements from system-level requirements

  • Multi-core programming and real-time operating system experience.

  • Familiarity with automotive systems and with active safety and automated driving systems in particular

  • Knowledge of in-vehicle communication networks (CAN, FlexRay, LIN, Ethernet)

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Software, Computer, Control, Mechatronics) , Computer Science or related field.

  • Advanced degrees preferred.

What We Offer

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The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $164,600. 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

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.
✓Effectuer des analyses de sécurité logicielle et définir des exigences de sécurité en exploitation en collaboration avec les ingénieurs systèmes et logiciels de GM, ainsi qu’avec les fournisseurs de matériel et de logiciels.
✓Veiller à ce que les exigences de sécurité logicielle soient complètes, cohérentes et alignées sur les exigences de sécurité au niveau système.
✓Soutenir les équipes logicielles dans la conception, la mise en œuvre et les tests logiciels afin de confirmer que les exigences de sécurité sont respectées.
✓Assurer le respect des processus de sécurité et de développement logiciel de GM.
✓Escalader tout problème non résolu lié à la sécurité et s’assurer que le processus de résolution a été suivi.
✓Diriger ou contribuer à des initiatives visant l’amélioration continue des processus de sécurité et de développement logiciel.
✓Interagir avec des experts internes et de l’industrie afin de rester à jour sur les processus, méthodes et outils de sécurité.
✓Minimum de 5 ans d’expérience en développement de systèmes embarqués dans des domaines critiques pour la sécurité (automobile, aérospatial, médical, nucléaire).
✓Preuve de performance dans une fonction nécessitant une excellente compréhension à la fois des détails d’implémentation logicielle embarquée et de la vision d’ensemble des systèmes.
✓Familiarité avec la norme ISO 26262 et d’autres normes de sécurité fonctionnelle telles que IEC 61508, IEC 62304 ou DO-178C.
✓Expérience de l’ensemble du cycle de vie du développement logiciel (exigences, conception, codage, vérification).
✓Maîtrise de la programmation embarquée en C/C++.
✓Excellentes compétences en communication orale et écrite.
✓Capacité à travailler de façon autonome et en équipe, en interaction avec des ingénieurs GM et des fournisseurs à l’échelle mondiale.
✓Solides compétences organisationnelles et grand souci du détail.
✓Expérience dans la réalisation ou l’évaluation de méthodes d’analyse de sécurité telles que HAZOP, AMDE (FMEA), AFT (FTA) et STPA.
✓Connaissance de l’architecture logicielle et des modèles de conception (design patterns).
✓Expérience dans la revue et/ou la rédaction d’exigences logicielles à partir d’exigences au niveau système.
✓Expérience en programmation multi-cœur et avec des systèmes d’exploitation temps réel.
✓Familiarité avec les systèmes automobiles, en particulier avec les systèmes de sécurité active et de conduite automatisée.
✓Connaissance des réseaux de communication embarqués (CAN, FlexRay, LIN, Ethernet).
✓Congés payés, incluant vacances, jours fériés et prestations supplémentaires pour les congés de maternité, parentaux et d’adoption.
✓Régimes de soins de santé, dentaires et de la vue, y compris un compte de dépenses de santé et une prime de mieux-être.
✓Régimes d’assurance vie pour vous et votre famille.
✓Cotisations de l’entreprise, avec contrepartie, à un régime de retraite à cotisations déterminées pour vous aider à préparer votre retraite.
✓Programme d’achat de véhicules GM pour vous et votre famille.

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General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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September 25, 2026
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generalmotorsSenior Safety Design Software Architect- AV