General Motors · 10 hours ago
Software Engineering Manager, Compute Systems Software
Mountain View, California, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$217K/yr - $333K/yr
10+ years expGeneral Motors is transforming how millions of people interact with their vehicles by building the software engines behind next-generation digital experiences. As a Software Engineering Manager, you’ll lead a team of engineers focused on building foundational platform software for GM’s infotainment compute systems, overseeing execution and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Manage and develop a high-performing engineering team, providing clear expectations, coaching, and career growth for engineers at various levels
Own delivery for a subset of compute system software (e.g., specific Linux subsystems, BSP components, or device drivers) that power GM’s infotainment platforms
Translate technical strategy into execution, turning high-level platform direction into actionable roadmaps, sprint goals, and clear priorities for the team
Drive high-quality engineering practices, including code reviews, design reviews, test strategy, observability, and robust CI/CD for platform software
Track progress and manage risks against vehicle and program milestones; proactively surface issues, drive mitigations, and keep stakeholders aligned
Partner cross-functionally with Android Automotive OS, multimedia, connectivity, and hardware teams to ensure seamless integration and predictable delivery
Collaborate with vendors (e.g., Qualcomm) on bring-up, debugging, and platform enhancements; help ensure external partners are unblocked and aligned with GM’s needs
Continuously improve team processes, removing friction, clarifying ownership, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and psychological safety
Qualification
Required
10+ years of professional experience building embedded or edge software platforms, with a solid foundation in Linux kernel, BSP, or device driver development
3+ years of engineering leadership experience as a people manager, tech lead manager, or equivalent, including responsibility for performance management and hiring
Demonstrated success delivering production-grade platform or embedded software on modern SoC-based systems
Experience driving projects from design through launch, including planning, estimation, risk management, and cross-team coordination
Strong technical credibility in embedded Linux, with the ability to participate in design discussions, review code and architectures, and ask the right technical questions
Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners (product, program management, hardware, and other software teams) and communicate clearly with stakeholders
Familiarity with implementing modern engineering practices — Git/GitHub, CSM, CI/CD, automated testing, and structured release processes
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field
Deep knowledge of Linux kernel internals and frameworks (e.g., memory management, DMA, V4L2, ALSA)
Experience with Yocto Linux or similar embedded build systems, and deploying commercial embedded Linux systems at scale
Exposure to Android Automotive OS integrations, HALs, and multimedia pipelines
Experience working with Qualcomm or similar SoCs, and collaborating with silicon vendors and/or open-source communities (e.g., upstreaming fixes or drivers)
Prior experience managing or tech-leading platform teams, especially in automotive, consumer electronics, or other safety-/reliability-critical domains
Benefits
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
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2024-10-31Grant· $8M
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