Lead a cross-functional team to develop and operate a virtual cloud platform for in-vehicle infrastructure, ensuring technical alignment and operational oversight.
Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Engineering Group Manager (EGM) - Virtual Cloud Platform to join our Virtualization & Embedded Software Development Tools team. Our mission is to develop tools and cloud applications that automate and accelerate the development of in-vehicle infrastructure and application software. As the EGM, you will lead a cross-functional team of developers and collaborate across organizational boundaries to ensure the virtual platform meets all functional, performance, and scalability requirements.
Responsibilities
Qualifications - Required
Qualifications - Preferred
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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Engineering Group Manager (EGM) - Virtual Cloud Platform to join our Virtualization & Embedded Software Development Tools team. Our mission is to develop tools and cloud applications that automate and accelerate the development of in-vehicle infrastructure and application software. As the EGM, you will lead a cross-functional team of developers and collaborate across organizational boundaries to ensure the virtual platform meets all functional, performance, and scalability requirements.
Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Lead a multi-disciplinary team across software, systems, cloud infrastructure, and IT to develop and operate the industry-leading SOLE virtual test and calibration platform.
- Product Ownership: Act as the Product Directly Responsible Individual (DRI), ensuring alignment with IT strategy and enterprise technical requirements.
- Operational Oversight: Oversee Technical Architecture Diagram (TAD) approvals, track cloud expenditures, and project scalability needs to meet business demands.
- Stakeholder Partnership: Partner with MSP and VMEC teams to define developer requirements and drive the development of virtualization capabilities for infrastructure and application software testing.
- Platform Reliability: Collaborate with IT, Infrastructure, and cloud service providers to ensure 24/7 platform availability and adherence to security best practices.
- Supplier Management: Manage strategic supplier relationships, including SOWs and Enterprise License Agreements.
Qualifications - Required
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a relevant engineering discipline.
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in a relevant field.
- Cloud Migration: Proven experience with on-premises-to-cloud and cloud-to-cloud migration projects.
- Deployment: Hands-on experience deploying and maintaining complex applications in cloud environments.
- Languages: Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Java (Quarkus), or SystemC.
- Tooling: Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Security: Strong understanding of cloud cybersecurity standards and industry best practices.
- DevOps: Expertise in designing and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading complex projects through high levels of ambiguity to completion.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Qualifications - Preferred
- Advanced Degree: Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a relevant engineering discipline.
- Experience: 15+ years of experience in a relevant field.
- Management: Direct experience managing technical software development teams.
- Certification: AWS, Azure, or GCP professional certifications.
- Build Systems: Familiarity with software development build processes and associated automation tools.
- Automotive Tech: Familiarity with automotive communications (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SPI).
- Industry Tools: Experience with automotive tools such as Vector CANape/CANoe, dSpace SystemDesk, VEOS, AutoVal, or Intrepid Vehicle Spy.
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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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