Software Engineering Manager

Job Description

Work Arrangement

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This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Mountain View, CA or Warren, MI, you are expected to report to that location three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate software engineer to join General Motors' Enterprise Innovation Team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the development and architecture of cutting-edge automotive technology. As an engineer, you will work with a small team of engineers and DevOps professionals, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with our vision for the future of mobility. You will report directly to the lead engineer and collaborate closely with the product team to define features and requirements for new products.

What You'll Do

• Technical Leadership: Lead a team of full stack developers and DevOps professionals that are comprised of direct and leveraged resources, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

• Technical Execution: Build and develop products with high code coverage and quality. Meeting the requirements set by the product team. Test and validate products with customers in the market.

• Project Management: Oversee sprint planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring that projects are completed on time with high velocity.

• Architectural Design: Drive the architectural design of innovative solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to meet industry standards and exceed customer expectations.

• Product Development: Collaborate closely with the Head of Product to define product features and requirements, ensuring alignment with GM's strategic goals and customer needs.

• Team Development: Attract, recruit, and retain top engineering talent, building a high-performing team that consistently delivers high-quality results.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and strategy, to ensure a seamless product development process.

• Technical Expertise: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues early in the development process and implement effective mitigation strategies.

• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design specifications, technical documentation, and project plans.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree

• 8+ years of professional experience.

• Experience as a team leader or people leader.

• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and bring disruptive products to market.

• Experience breaking down features and stories into work items for the engineering team.

• Exceptional strategic thinking and the ability to translate complex ideas into actionable requirements.

• Experience with working in building products in a fast, iterative approach.

• Understanding of user-centered design principles and experience collaborating closely with UX/UI teams.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Solid grasp of emerging technologies, industry trends, and market dynamics.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to make informed decisions.

• A company vehicle will be provided for this role with successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report review.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master degree

• Experience as a software developer with a mix of front and back-end experience.

• Familiar with cloud-based solutions such as AWS, Azure & GCP.

• Have created web and mobile applications using native and non-native frameworks.

• Experience with React or Angular, Node.js, NoSQL, Git, Java and others.

• High standard of code quality and testing requirements.