Manager, Software Test Engineering

General Motors • Mountain View, CA

3d • $159,400 - $245,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Software Test Engineering is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, scalability, and performance of automotive operating systems. This requires a detailed knowledge of hardware bringup, operating system fundamentals, and includes both software deployed to customers in the field and software still in development. As Software Quality Engineers, we work with the cross-functional connectivity software teams to deliver the best possible Infotainment experience to bring delight to our customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background leading highly technical teams in testing quality software solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related software subject area, or work equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing a team.
• Strong understanding of all QA processes and the importance of introducing quality at the beginning of the software life cycle.
• Experience with testing of embedded platforms, including low-level and middleware.
• Experience that demonstrates strong technical leadership - able to comprehend complex systems and explain these systems to others.
• Creativity and initiative as well as a high level of independent judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and make strategic decisions impacting business and technology.
• In depth knowledge of software testing with a focus on the benefits of automation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in GM production SW development/testing process and Issue tracking systems.
• Knowledge in vehicle infotainment and data communication systems (i.e. CAN, ETHERNET).
• Familiarity with connectivity - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, Cellular, CAN, V2x simulators and relevant test devices.
• Understanding of networking and software development in distributed systems.
• Prior experience with vehicle infotainment, telematics, and vehicle diagnostics.
• Deep understanding of operating systems and OS internals.

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 delightful, quality solutions that enhance our platform’s capabilities and business outcomes.
• Lead, guide and direct a large group of technical employees responsible for connectivity quality and to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of connectivity software systems.
• Lead simultaneous software quality efforts across multiple programs and supporting multiple software development teams through software quality improvements.
• Actively monitor the performance and availability of multiple software systems across validation, multiple programs, integration and other test areas.
• Lead the team through initial incident root cause analysis on the software with engineers and implement proactive measures to prevent future incidents. Removing many programs launch blockers.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement, implement best practices, and drive initiatives to enhance the reliability and performance of software systems.
• Collaborate with leaders across software and services to drive the best quality solutions.
• Instill software reliability best practice through automation, data insights, and observability.
• Identify & lead staffing initiatives for work team.
• Conduct regularly scheduled Group Meetings, Communicate GM Policies & Procedures, Leadership and Safety Messages.
• Create and communicate vision & strategies specific to functional responsibilities. This includes preparing and giving presentations.
• Ensure employees complete all mandatory GM training and any specific training related to functional responsibility.
• Understand & support employee's career development goals. Develop and execute initiatives to improve work team capability and increase work team capacity.
• Review deliverables and provide candid & constructive feedback. Conduct performance interventions when necessary.
• Formally & informally recognize employee's contributions.
• Provide timely and consistent feedback to direct employees appropriately.
• Participate in compensation planning and administer compensation treatment.
• Observe and step up to remove roadblocks and resolve potential issues.

Benefits

• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
• Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager