Software Engineering Manager at General Motors

Austin, Texas, United States

General Motors Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in software development with a proven track record in architectural roles
  • 5+ years of experience managing a team of 7 or more software engineers
  • Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and modern programming practices like micro-frontend and microservices
  • Expertise in Java, Quarkus or Spring Boot including front-end technologies like ReactJS and micro-frontends
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects and make strategic decisions impacting business and technology
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex situations for existing or potential problems and recommend solutions
  • Demonstrated expertise implementing AI driven solutions, including integrating machine learning modules, leveraging AI frameworks, or deploying AI features in production environments
  • Willingness to report to Austin TX Innovation Center three times per week (hybrid role)

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical and organizational leadership, mentor engineers, and foster a culture of innovation and excellence
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver impactful, cost-effective solutions that enhance platform capabilities and business outcomes
  • Define and refine system design/architecture built to scale with high focus on non-functional requirements along with business objectives
  • Actively contribute to coding, prototyping, and thorough code reviews, enforcing best practices in clean code and security
  • Mentor and guide engineers in modern design patterns, architecture best practices, and engineering excellence
  • Design and implement efficient data flows across applications using synchronous and asynchronous patterns
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to improve engineering productivity and system capabilities
  • Drive technical roadmap decisions, enforce engineering standards, and ensure platform stability and scalability
  • Promote CI/CD, test automation, and performance optimization to improve engineering efficiency

Skills

Architecture
Software Engineering
Web Applications
DevOps
User Experience
Database
Streaming Technology
Rules Engines
Web Technologies
System Design
Code Reviews
Clean Code
Security
Design Patterns
Asynchronous Patterns

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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