Senior Software Development Manager - Vehicle Software Update Platform

Job Description

The Role

The Senior Software Development manager will be the leader for back-end systems that orchestrate Vehicle Software updates across GM. The manager will lead eight scrum teams, both directly, through management of one scrum team of software developers, and indirectly as a leader of leaders. The leader will be a hands-on tech coach, and subject matter expert on distributed system design, cloud deployment/scaling, and Java/spring boot-based back-end systems. The leader will set and enforce new technology and coding standards across the organization, raising the bar for software development practices and quality.

What You’ll Do

1. Directly manage and coach software development managers and software developers.
2. Build and enforce modern software engineering best practices, with a focus on quality, predictability, and business results.
3. Collaborate with engineering, product management, and program management peers, and stakeholders to create technical strategies and roadmaps that support business goals.
4. Oversee the planning and implementation of projects to ensure that they are completed to high standards, on schedule, and within budget.
5. Actively participate in software design and code reviews.
6. Build a culture of continuous improvement across the SDLC.
7. Grow the ‘DevOps’ muscle of the team, effectively supporting the systems in production.
8. Ensure compliance with legal and industry standards for data security, privacy, and governance. Collaborate with security teams to provide robust security protocols and controls across the vehicle update services- back office infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

1. 10+ years of software development experience.
2. 3+ years leading team(s) of software developers.
3. Expert in JVM-based backend distributed systems (Java, Kotlin, etc).
4. Deep understanding of cloud technologies and best practices.
5. Proficient in at least one modern Javascript-based frontend framework (i.e. React, Angular).
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience scaling software systems in public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc).
2. Ability to develop, inspire and motivate team.
3. Fosters collaboration and teamwork.
4. Takes intelligent risks.
5. Champion of change.
6. Evidence strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability, and trust.
7. Problem-solving.

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report onsite to Warren, MI or Austin, TX three times per week, at minimum.

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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

1. Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents.
2. Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
3. Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement.
4. Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values.
5. Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing.
6. Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics.