Engineering Group Manager - Software Engineering

General Motors; Markham; On-site; CAD 147,000 - 196,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Defined Contribution Pension

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Engineering Group Manager (EGM) to lead a software engineering team focused on virtualization and SIL integration in propulsion thermal systems. You will build and deploy virtual test environments for automotive embedded software and calibration development, directing cross-functional teams globally.

The role emphasizes strong technical leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration across platforms, with hybrid work in Markham or Oshawa and a competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, CS, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of hands-on software or tools development experience.
• Familiarity with embedded C, Python and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience in virtualization, embedded control systems, and software integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a GM team of engineers (onsite/remote) for virtual ECU development and CoSimulation integration.
• Mentor and grow team capabilities, support career development and performance management.
• Drive recruitment, staffing, and succession planning.
• Oversee development, release, and deployment of virtual test assets.
• Collaborate with downstream and upstream stakeholders.
• Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Define and execute strategies for scalability and innovation in virtualization and SIL integration.
• Stay current with FMU, SSP, tools, and best practices.
• Guide understanding of vehicle propulsion thermal systems to direct deliverables.
• Promote agile practices across the team.
• Partner with global teams to align roadmaps and deliver turnkey solutions.
• Work with CI/CD teams to integrate testing using virtual ECUs in cloud environments.
• Lead development of scalable cloud-based CoSimulation solutions.
• Drive process improvements and participate in transformational initiatives.
• Ensure high quality milestone releases within schedule and budget.

Skills

Software engineering

Embedded C

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Team leadership

Cloud computing

CI/CD

Virtualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software/Computer Engineering or CS

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CoSimulation tools

Cloud platforms

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Vacancy Status:

This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications.

AI Disclosure:

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham or Oshawa office three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

We are seeking an Engineering Group Manager (EGM) to lead a technical team of software engineers specializing in virtualization and SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) integration in propulsion thermal systems. This team designs, builds, and deploys virtual test environments at system and vehicle levels to support automotive embedded software and calibration development.

The ideal candidate will thrive in the Propulsion Thermal Management domain supporting software and calibration customers who use the SIL test environment. This role requires strong technical leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate globally to deliver state-of-the-art virtual test beds.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Lead and Develop Team

  • Lead a team of GM employees and/or contract resources (onsite, remote, offshore) responsible for virtual ECU development and integrating virtual assets into a CoSimulation environment.

  • Mentor and grow team’s capacity and capabilities, support career development, and support performance management

  • Drive recruitment, staffing, and succession planning.

• Technical Leadership & Strategy

  • Oversee development, release, and deployment of virtual test assets.

  • Work directly with downstream and upstream stakeholders.

  • Proactively identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies.

  • Define and execute strategies for scalability and innovation in virtualization and SIL integration.

  • Stay current with industry standards (FMU, SSP, etc.), tools, and best practices.

  • Develop a good understanding of vehicle propulsion thermal systems to guide the teams’ technical deliverables.

  • Guide the team on agile development principles, ensuring best practices are followed.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with global virtualization, systems, and embedded software teams to align on roadmap and deliver turnkey solutions.

  • Work closely with platform and CI/CD teams to integrate continuous testing using virtual ECUs and CoSimulation packages in cloud environments.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead development of world-class, scalable cloud-based CoSimulation solutions.

  • Drive process improvements and take part in transformational initiatives.

• Operational Excellence

  • Ensure high quality milestone releases within schedule and budget.

  • Review and approve engineering documentation, deliverables, and schedules.

  • Manage team budgets (travel, training, indirect costs).

  • Ensure compliance with mandatory training and process improvement initiatives.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in software or tools development.

• Familiarity with embedded C, Python and MATLAB/Simulink.

• Proven expertise in one or more of the following:

  • Virtual ECU development and embedded control systems.

  • Software-centric vehicle/system-level virtualization

  • Software integration and validation.

  • Cloud computing architecture and CI/CD best practices.

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• 5+ years of people management experience.

• Familiarity with vehicle thermal embedded control systems and associated hardware components is preferred.

• Strong technical acumen with ability to lead in the automotive thermal management domain.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated success in team leadership and talent development.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $147,000 to $196,600. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILLNEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Benefits Overview:

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

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.

• Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.

• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.

• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.