Engineering Group Manager — Virtualization & SIL

General Motors of Canada; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking an Engineering Group Manager to lead a software engineering team focused on virtualization and software-in-the-loop integration. The role demands strong technical leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration with global teams to develop solutions. Candidates should have extensive experience in software development, particularly in virtual ECU systems. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance plans

Defined Contribution Pension plan contributions

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in software or tools development.
• 5+ years of people management experience preferred.
• Proven expertise in virtualization and software-centric vehicle/system-level integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers specializing in virtualization.
• Oversee development of virtual test assets for automotive software.
• Collaborate with global teams to deliver testing solutions.

Skills

Technical acumen

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Talent development

Education

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

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Cloud computing architecture

CI/CD best practices

Virtual ECU development

Embedded control systems

Job description

A leading automotive company is seeking an Engineering Group Manager to lead a software engineering team focused on virtualization and software-in-the-loop integration. The role demands strong technical leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration with global teams to develop solutions. Candidates should have extensive experience in software development, particularly in virtual ECU systems. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package.