Manager, Systems Engineering - Diagnostic Sensors and Peripherals

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

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Canada seeks a Systems Engineering Group Leader to guide a talented team in developing fault detection and management systems for autonomous vehicles. The role involves leading engineering processes and ensuring product integrity through collaboration with various teams. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in systems development and team leadership, and hold a relevant degree. This position offers hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation days

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance plans

Pension plan contributions

Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in systems and/or software development, with a focus on high-integrity systems.
• 3+ years of experience leading software development teams.
• Hands-on experience with software testing across multiple levels.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing engineering talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team focused on systems diagnostics.
• Own and evolve systems engineering processes.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with software, QA, platform, and hardware teams.
• Monitor diagnostic performance and lead issue resolution.
• Manage operational planning, including budgeting and resource allocation.

Skills

Systems and requirements development

Team leadership in software development

Quality assurance principles

Software testing

Mentoring engineering talent

Agile development methodologies

Communication and negotiation skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Linux platforms

Automated driving technologies

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, you are expected to report to Markham Elevation Centre three times a week, at minimum.

The Role

At General Motors, we’re transforming mobility through innovation — driving toward a future of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. As part of this mission, we’re building the next generation of Autonomous Vehicles and the platforms that power them. We’re looking for a Systems Engineering Group Leader to join the Autonomous Vehicles Integrity Platform group. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for guiding a team of talented system engineers in the development of fault detection, fault management, and integrity strategies for advanced sensing and compute technologies — including cameras, radars, and other ADAS/autonomous driving sensors.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the technical direction of critical systems while growing and mentoring a team of systems engineers. You’ll collaborate across software, hardware, and validation teams to ensure our sensing systems are robust, reliable, and ready for the road. If you\'re passionate about leading through influence, driving technical excellence, and developing future leaders, this is the role for you.

What You\'ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team focused on systems and requirements development for autonomous and ADAS sensor and compute diagnostics. Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and career development support while fostering a culture aligned with GM’s Core Values and Winning Behaviors.
• Own and evolve systems engineering processes, including planning, functional decomposition, requirements authoring, and supplier engagement. Ensure alignment with broader software development workflows and program milestones.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Software, QA, Platform, and Hardware teams to define and validate diagnostic software components — including built-in test monitors, recovery strategies, and service routines — ensuring robust testing and system integrity.
• Partner with program leaders and product owners to ensure scrum teams are properly resourced and equipped to deliver high-quality requirements and test coverage within sprint cycles.
• Monitor diagnostic performance and lead issue resolution, working closely with execution teams to identify root causes and implement improvements.
• Manage operational planning, including budgeting, resource allocation, and coordination across internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient execution and minimal duplication of effort.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 10+ years of experience in systems and/or software development, with a focus on high-integrity systems.
• 3+ years of experience leading software development teams, ideally within automotive, embedded systems, or similar domains.
• Deep understanding of systems engineering principles, traceability, and the importance of quality from the start of the software lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with software testing across multiple levels — from unit testing to full system validation.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, high-integrity products on time and with exceptional quality.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Practical experience with both Waterfall and Agile development methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Bachelor\'s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with vehicle sensing systems, Linux platforms, high-performance compute platforms, and automated driving or driver assistance technologies.
• Familiarity with automotive diagnostics and fault management systems.
• Knowledge of safety analysis and implementation, including ISO 26262 compliance.
• Experience managing outsourced engineering partners and automotive software suppliers.
• Prior involvement in employee performance management, hiring, and other administrative leadership functions.
• Master\’s degree in a relevant technical or management discipline.

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

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.

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.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

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