Software Engineering Manager - Software Aligned Vehicle

About the role

The Role
General Motors is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead and inspire a high-performing team within our Software Aligned Vehicle organization. This role involves overseeing the development and delivery of critical software solutions that impact the lives of our customers every day.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of software engineers, fostering their professional growth and technical capabilities through regular feedback, performance reviews, and career development planning.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with product management, hardware engineering, design, and other software teams to ensure seamless integration and successful delivery of software features for our Software Aligned Vehicles.
• Establish and maintain high standards for software quality, architectural design, and development processes, implementing best practices for code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/delivery.
• Manage team performance, including setting clear objectives, tracking progress, and addressing performance gaps to ensure timely and high-quality software releases.
• Participate in strategic planning for software development, contributing to roadmap definition, resource allocation, and technology selection for future vehicle platforms.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with software development projects, ensuring robust and secure solutions for our vehicle systems.
• Promote an innovative and agile engineering culture, encouraging experimentation and continuous improvement within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience in coaching and mentoring software engineers at various career stages.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional leadership and collaborate effectively with diverse teams across an organization.
• Strong background in performance management, including setting goals, conducting reviews, and fostering a high-performance environment.
• Expertise in software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and best practices for large-scale, complex systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent.

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional leadership and collaborate effectively with diverse teams across an organization.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience in leading teams through organizational transformation.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

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Schedule

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

Skills

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