Job Description

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). 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}. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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