Manager, Data Engineering Software Quality

General Motors; Markham; On-site; CAD 147,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

General Motors Canada seeks an experienced Manager to lead the software quality and test team within the Data Engineering organization. Hybrid work with Oshawa/Markham locations; responsible for strategy, automation, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The role requires 10+ years in vehicle/embedded testing and 3+ years of leadership, with strong programming (C/C++, Java, Python) and CI/CD tooling experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automotive Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years in vehicle and/or embedded software testing, including hands-on experience with automotive systems.
• 3+ years directly leading or managing engineering teams, including hiring and performance management.
• Experience developing and executing test strategies using contemporary testing methodologies and large-scale test automation.
• Programming/scripting experience for test automation (e.g., C/C++, Java, Python).
• Proficiency with test automation tools (e.g., Robot Framework) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Ability to set technical direction while balancing hands-on contribution with team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing quality engineering team across embedded software and data systems.
• Define and evolve quality strategy, release readiness criteria, and risk-based validation.
• Direct functional, performance, and exposure testing on vehicle test environments.
• Establish metrics, data analysis, and reporting on quality and coverage.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Operations to align testing priorities.

Skills

Team leadership

Test strategy

Embedded software testing

Programming: C/C++/Java/Python

CI/CD

Automation tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Robot Framework

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Job Description Vacancy Status: This posting is not 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: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three days per week, at minimum. The Oshawa location is preferred but open to Markham as well.

The Role

The Data Engineering organization at General Motors Canada uses data to drive the future of mobility. We're seeking an experienced, hands-on Manager to lead our software quality and test team. You'll own software quality and test execution across Device Data Capture and Data Engineering, aligning testing priorities and outcomes with Systems Engineering and Operations to keep work scalable and release-ready. You'll set direction and develop your people while staying deeply engaged in technical discussions, driving test strategy, automation architecture, and technical problem-solving. Success in this role requires a strong foundation in testing principles and test automation—grounded in embedded software, vehicle architectures, communication protocols, and cloud data ingestion—paired with the leadership and collaboration skills to work across diverse global engineering teams.

What You'll Do

• Team Leadership & Development Build, lead, and grow a high-performing quality engineering team focused on hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, succession planning, and career development. Set clear goals, close skills gaps, provide deep technical mentorship, and introduce advanced testing methodologies and tools. Stay hands-on, shaping automation frameworks, test architecture, and tooling decisions, and removing technical roadblocks.
• Quality Strategy, Governance & Release Readiness Define, own, and evolve the quality strategy for Device Data Capture and related data engineering capabilities across embedded software, vehicle systems, and cloud data flows. Establish quality standards, release-readiness criteria, and risk-based validation approaches. Ensure the team has the tools, frameworks, processes, and priorities to deliver scalable test coverage.
• Vehicle Testing Direct comprehensive functional, performance, and exposure testing on AVSS vehicles to validate performance and verify compliance with requirements. Own the acquisition and creation of new bench and vehicle test environments, and keep the team equipped to execute.
• Data Analysis, Reporting & Documentation Establish metrics and apply advanced data analysis to interpret test results, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights. Ensure full test traceability and comprehensive reporting on quality, coverage, and performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Integrate testing objectives, validation priorities, and quality outcomes with Systems Engineering and Operations. Partner with Systems Engineering to translate requirements, use cases, and system-level risks into clear validation priorities and coverage expectations. Partner with Operations to align testing with deployability, monitoring, support readiness, and operational feedback loops. Represent quality engineering in planning, prioritization, release, and program-level discussions so quality informs cross-functional decisions.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automotive Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years in vehicle and/or embedded software testing, including hands-on experience with automotive systems.
• 3+ years directly leading or managing engineering teams, including hiring, performance management, and team development.
• Proven experience developing and executing test strategies using contemporary testing methodologies, tools, and large-scale test automation.
• Programming/scripting experience for test automation (e.g., C/C++, Java, or Python).
• Proficiency with test automation tools (e.g., Robot Framework) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Demonstrated ability to set technical direction while balancing hands-on contribution with team leadership.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical teams and senior stakeholders.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with automotive HIL and SIL testing tools (e.g., dSPACE/ControlDesk, ETAS/INCA).
• Strong understanding of vehicle communication protocols (e.g., CAN, OBD-II, LIN, Ethernet).
• Familiarity with automotive standards (e.g., ISO 26262).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

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.

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