Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary location (Milford, MI) three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role:
Lead a high-performing team of engineering managers responsible for the strategy, development, and maintenance of engineering tools supporting Virtualization, Embedded Software Development, and Calibration across the Vehicle Software & Electronics Engineering (VSEE) organization.
What You'll Do:
Strategic Leadership
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Define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for technologies, tools, and platforms enabling embedded software development and virtual testing for VSEE.
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Oversee the development and maintenance of custom cloud-based CI/CD platforms (e.g., OPTIMUS) and software tools supporting mechatronics software development for a global user base (5,000+ users).
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Direct configuration management for all repositories in the GM-SDV-EP GitHub organization (70,000+ repositories).
CI/CD & Software Quality
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Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of CI/CD build and test pipelines for VIP and SDV architecture-based embedded software.
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Integrate quality testing frameworks into OPTIMUS and enforce software quality gating and promotion.
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Automate and support TFRP and ITCG testing, including dashboard development for L3 and L4 software builds.
Engineering Tools Development
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Drive the development and maintenance of tools supporting embedded controls systems, regulatory compliance, diagnostics, co-simulation, calibration, and software quality.
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Oversee calibration management, optimization, and automation pipelines for SDV and VIP programs.
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Develop PowerBI dashboards for analytics, issue resolution, and readiness tracking.
Virtualization Platform Leadership
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Lead the strategy and execution of cloud-based virtualization platforms (e.g., SOLE) for end-to-end virtual testing of embedded software.
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Enable deployment and cloud execution of co-simulation environments within CI/CD frameworks.
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Guide the development and automation of SOLE Developer Utility (SDU) and support infrastructure/application test teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Serve as the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for VSEE’s cloud compute spend and Technical Architecture Drawing (TAD) approvals.
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Interface with Infrastructure Engineering and IT to ensure robust support for all software development tools and IT infrastructure.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
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10+ years of engineering experience with demonstrated analytical capability.
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Experience managing technical software development teams.
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Deep understanding of automotive systems, subsystems, and embedded software development processes and tools.
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Familiarity with industry standards: FMI, SSP, MISRA, ISO 26262, J1979-2, J1979-3, and their impact on embedded software development tools.
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Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills; able to communicate effectively across all organizational levels and functions (e.g. GPD, IT, Infrastructure Engineering).
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Proven ability to communicate complex technical issues to leadership and deliver solutions that ensure project timeliness.
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Strong project management skills with a track record of on-time delivery.
Desired Skills (Preferred Qualifications):
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Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
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15+ years of engineering experience with demonstrated analytical capability.
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.
Benefits:
GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
Relocation:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits
