Software Engineering Manager, AV Platform Core MCUs

General Motors

Software Engineering Manager leading a team for embedded software development in AVs at GM. Focusing on design, development, and delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading embedded software engineering teams, driving high-quality production software delivery, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Proficient in managing cross-functional collaborations and implementing effective engineering processes.

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Embedded CEmbedded C++Engineering ManagementTechnical Team LeadershipProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Embedded SoftwareSystems SoftwarePlatform SoftwareCode Quality PracticesDebuggingRoot Cause AnalysisTest CoverageRelease ReadinessTechnical DirectionExecution Priorities

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPeople LeadershipSelf-MotivatedMentoringCollaboration

Industry Keywords

AV MCU SoftwareHigh-Quality Production SoftwareCross-Functional TeamsPerformance ReviewsTalent Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, grow, and develop a team of embedded software engineers focused on AV MCU software.
Set technical direction, define execution priorities, and align the team on key engineering outcomes.
Partner closely with hardware, systems, middleware, test, manufacturing, program, and other cross-functional teams.
Drive delivery of high-quality production software that is safe, reliable, well-architected, testable, and delivered on schedule.
Establish and continuously improve engineering processes, including design reviews, code quality practices, debugging, root cause analysis, test coverage, and release readiness.
Remove team roadblocks and manage tradeoffs across scope, schedule, technical risk, and quality.
Mentor engineers and technical leads, build succession plans, and foster a high-performance culture centered on ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Engineering Managers and Tech Leads to define and communicate technical direction and product strategy while anticipating scaling and long-term strategic challenges.
Promote a strong cross-functional culture of testing, safety, quality, and documentation across teams at GM.
Conduct performance reviews, identify and develop top talent, and support growth into Technical Leadership and Engineering Management roles.
Partner with recruiting and leadership to build the organization and attract strong embedded and platform engineering talent.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or work equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in embedded software, systems software, or platform software
2+ years of engineering management or technical team leadership experience
Strong experience with embedded C and C++
Self-motivated to lead your team, encourage best practices, and constantly improve
Excellent communication, execution, and people leadership skills
Experience managing an engineering team and initiatives in a mission-critical and fast-paced engineering organization
Experience identifying and driving process improvements
Successfully hired and onboarded new team members.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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