Engineering Group Manager - Software Engineering
About The Position
We are seeking an Engineering Group Manager (EGM) to lead a technical team of software engineers specializing in virtualization and SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) integration in propulsion thermal systems. This team designs, builds, and deploys virtual test environments at system and vehicle levels to support automotive embedded software and calibration development. The ideal candidate will thrive in the Propulsion Thermal Management domain supporting software and calibration customers who use the SIL test environment. This role requires strong technical leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate globally to deliver state-of-the-art virtual test beds.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in software or tools development.
- Familiarity with embedded C, Python and MATLAB/Simulink.
- Proven expertise in one or more of the following: Virtual ECU development and embedded control systems.
- Software-centric vehicle/system-level virtualization
- Software integration and validation.
- Cloud computing architecture and CI/CD best practices.
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of people management experience.
- Familiarity with vehicle thermal embedded control systems and associated hardware components is preferred.
- Strong technical acumen with ability to lead in the automotive thermal management domain.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated success in team leadership and talent development.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of GM employees and/or contract resources (onsite, remote, offshore) responsible for virtual ECU development and integrating virtual assets into a CoSimulation environment.
- Mentor and grow team’s capacity and capabilities, support career development, and support performance management.
- Drive recruitment, staffing, and succession planning.
- Oversee development, release, and deployment of virtual test assets.
- Work directly with downstream and upstream stakeholders.
- Proactively identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Define and execute strategies for scalability and innovation in virtualization and SIL integration.
- Stay current with industry standards (FMV, SSP, etc.), tools, and best practices.
- Develop a good understanding of vehicle propulsion thermal systems to guide the teams’ technical deliverables.
- Guide the team on agile development principles, ensuring best practices are followed.
- Partner with global virtualization, systems, and embedded software teams to align on roadmap and deliver turnkey solutions.
- Work closely with platform and CI/CD teams to integrate continuous testing using virtual ECUs and CoSimulation packages in cloud environments.
- Lead development of world-class, scalable cloud-based CoSimulation solutions.
- Drive process improvements and take part in transformational initiatives.
- Ensure high quality milestone releases within schedule and budget.
- Review and approve engineering documentation, deliverables, and schedules.
- Manage team budgets (travel, training, indirect costs).
- Ensure compliance with mandatory training and process improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
- Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
- Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
- GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
