Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Mountain View CA three times per week at minimum.

The Role

The Vehicle Experiences Engine (VEE) at GM is transforming how millions of people interact with their vehicles by building the software engines behind next-generation digital experiences. At the heart of this transformation is the Compute Systems Software team the group that delivers the foundational platform software for GMs infotainment compute systems. Our work spans the Linux kernel board support packages (BSP) and device drivers that power Android Automotive OS multimedia connectivity and core system services.

What Youll Do

As Senior Software Engineering Manager Compute Systems Software youll lead the team that makes this possible. Youll shape the technical strategy guide a talented group of senior engineers and partner with silicon vendors and cross-functional teams to deliver platform capabilities that ship in production vehicles worldwide.

This is a highly visible leadership role where your impact goes far beyond software delivery. The platforms your team builds will touch millions of drivers and passengers define the performance and reliability of GMs vehicles and set the foundation for the next generation of automotive compute on cutting-edge SoCs. If youre excited by the challenge of building world-class embedded platforms at global scale this is the opportunity to make your mark.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team developing talent and fostering a culture of innovation excellence and continuous improvement.

• Own the roadmap and delivery of compute system software including the Linux kernel board support packages (BSP) and device drivers for GMs infotainment platforms.

• Define technical strategy for performance reliability maintainability and software update readiness.

• Ensure program execution by tracking progress against vehicle milestones managing risks and partnering closely with program management.

• Collaborate across teams Android Automotive OS multimedia connectivity and hardware to deliver seamless integration.

• Build strong vendor partnerships especially with Qualcomm and engage with the open-source community to support long-term platform success.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field; or equivalent experience.

• 15 years of professional experience building embedded or edge software platforms.

• 5 years of engineering leadership experience including leading senior engineers and/or managers.

• Demonstrated success delivering production-grade software on modern SoC-based or embedded systems.

• Proven ability to drive large-scale software programs to completion including milestone planning risk management and cross-team coordination.

• Strong technical credibility in embedded Linux paired with the ability to set vision influence architecture and drive execution at scale.

• Proficiency with modern engineering practices: Git/GitHub CI/CD automated testing and release processes.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Masters degree in a relevant field.

• Deep knowledge of Linux kernel internals and frameworks

• Experience with Yocto Linux and deploying commercial embedded Linux systems.

• Familiarity with Android Automotive OS integrations HALs and multimedia pipelines.

• Hands-on experience with Qualcomm SoCs and collaboration with silicon vendors.

• Experience contributing to or upstreaming with the Linux kernel community.

• Ability to develop inspire and motivate teams.

• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills.

• Evidence of integrity accountability and initiative.

• Willingness to provide strategic perspective and champion change.

About GM

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Why Join Us

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