Staff Software Test Engineer – ADAS Infrastructure Compliance

General Motors

. Lead the team technically to achieve validation excellence and deliver timely validation results for program milestones .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeMarkham • CanadaLead💰 CA$147,000 - CA$196,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in validation testing methodologies, including Black Box Testing and Test Automation, while effectively managing validation projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in software validation for automotive systems, with a strong focus on compliance testing and continuous improvement.

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Black Box TestingTest AutomationPython ProgrammingSystem On Chip (SoC) SoftwareValidation Project Management

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Hard Skills

Black Box TestingTest AutomationPython ProgrammingC/C++ ProgrammingCompliance TestingSystem EngineeringValidation MethodologiesData AnalysisSoftware Issue TroubleshootingContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityLeadership

Tools & Technologies

CANoeVehicle SpyINCAAutoVALLinux OSQNX OSJenkinsCI/CD Development MethodologiesHIL TestingSIL Testing

Industry Keywords

ADASAutomotive NetworkCalibrationCybersecurityDiagnosticsOTA ReprogrammingVehicle Safety TestingCommunication ProtocolsSimulation ToolsScrum Operation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityJenkinsLinuxPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the team technically to achieve validation excellence and deliver timely validation results for program milestones
Work collaboratively with Requirement Owners/SMEs, Calibration, System Safety, Platform/APP software and tool teams to implement test plans
Identify opportunities and drive alignment across GM validation organizations on test methodologies
Gather and analyze requirements and test inputs, assess validation feasibility, and troubleshoot issues
Identify organizational testing gaps, propose solutions, and propagate coverage improvements
Track and make visible software issue sources and drive upstream process improvements
Act as the validation testing SME and develop team best practices
Design test setups for new validation programs on Open-Loop, HIL, and SIL benches
Manage validation projects, including timing, bench readiness, simulation/tool readiness, test automation readiness, status reporting, and escalation
Train team members on analyzing test results and participate in data-driven system development initiatives
Determine scrum priorities and apply smoke, sanity, regression, and feature-based testing
Monitor software rollout and QA testing from platform, application, and integration teams
Conduct Delta Questionnaires to determine validation required for model-year software changes
Own the team's validation roadmap
Champion ideation and innovation workshops and drive continuous improvement
Deliver timely, high-quality validation results to internal customers, including software readiness, issue documentation, and test reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

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) software and communication protocols like CAN and Ethernet
Knowledge of system engineering and its application in software 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 and escalate issues timely
Ability to identify and apply new technology to improve validation efficiency and quality
Ability to independently investigate issues based on limited information and resolve complex problems
Ability to handle frequent urgent requests and fast-paced changes in software development
Ability to communicate at different levels of the organization efficiently
Understanding of major automotive vehicle systems such as ADAS, Motion Control, Automotive Network, and Powertrain
Experience with Linux or QNX OS/file system
Experience with test tools 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
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future

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.
GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you and your family.
Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.