2026 Winter Co-op Data Engineering Software Developer

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Centre or Oshawa Elevation Centre three times per week at minimum depending on stakeholder needs. Occasional travel within Canada may be required.

About GM:

At General Motors we pride ourselves on designing building and selling the worlds best vehicles. We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold engineering and business initiatives and shape new directions for General Motors. As an intern or co-op student through our EXCEL (Exploring Careers through Experiential Learning) Program you will gain hands-on career specific experiences to maximize your real world potential.

Collaborating on innovation challenges interacting with Industry leaders attending cross-functional networking events and volunteering for community service activities.

The Role
The Data Engineering organization at General Motors is driving innovation by harnessing data to shape the future of mobility. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Co-Op Engineer to join our this role you will contribute to the development of software pipelines that configure the behavior of vehicle data recording systems including both the Control and Data planes. This position requires a solid foundation in software development principles and strong collaboration skills to work effectively across diverse engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development a passion for data-driven systems and experience in managing and scaling data flows.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities)

• Develop and maintain configuration files that define the operational state of the vehicles Control and Data planes.

• Design implement and maintain software pipelines to verify the integrity of vehicle data and control plane parameters.

• Build software tools to ingest cross-check manage changes and release data recording configuration files.

• Create workflows for automated verification of configuration parameters.

• Maintain detailed records of configuration files including parameter definitions boundaries optimal values and system-level impacts.

• Support CI/CD and DevOps initiatives for automated integration testing and release of vehicle data recording software parameters.

• Analyze vehicle data logs to identify discrepancies and optimize system performance.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of vehicle data recording and analytics software.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Able to work fulltime 40 hours per week in Canada and for 8 or12-month term (2-3 consecutive semesters) starting January 2026

• Strong understanding of software development principles and best practices.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python Java or C/C.

• Experience with GitHub GitHub Actions and workflow automation.

• Solid grasp of logging and data processing concepts.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a team-oriented mindset.

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with calibration/configuration tools and processes.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS GCP Azure) and their logging services.

• Contributions to data-intensive open-source projects.

• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.

• Knowledge of embedded software development and optimization.

Sponsorship: PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN CANADA NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP

NOTE- YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN A CO-OP OR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AND MEET THE PROGRAMS ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. ALL STUDENTS MUST ALSO BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN CANADA.

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada Company please advise if you require accommodation.

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About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day individually and collectively to drive meaningful change through our words our deeds and our culture. Every day we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

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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