Engineering Group Manager - Software Engineering

General Motors; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 147,000 - 196,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Defined contribution pension plan

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Job summary

General Motors Canada seeks an Engineering Group Manager to lead a software team focused on virtualization and SIL integration for propulsion thermal systems. You will guide architecture, delivery, and collaboration with global teams to build virtual test environments for embedded software and calibration.

The role requires strong technical leadership, program management, and the ability to scale cloud-based CoSimulation solutions, while ensuring agile practices and milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years hands-on experience in software or tools development.
• Familiarity with embedded C, Python and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience in virtual ECU development, software-centric virtualization, cloud computing, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead a GM team and contract resources for virtual ECU development.
• Mentor the team, support career development, performance management.
• Drive recruitment, staffing, and succession planning.
• Oversee development, release, and deployment of virtual test assets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and manage risks.
• Define strategies for scalability, virtualization, and SIL integration.
• Stay current with industry standards, tools, and best practices.
• Guide agile practices and ensure quality in deliverables.
• Partner with global teams to align roadmaps and deliver solutions.
• Enable cloud-based CoSimulation and continuous testing.

Skills

Embedded C

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Virtual ECU development

Cloud computing

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Vacancy Status

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

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 WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Benefits Overview

• 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.

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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