Senior Software Engineering Manager: Hands-on Tech Leader

General Motors

Austin (TX)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors in Austin invites a Senior Software Engineering Manager to shape engineering strategy, deliver critical software, and stay close to code while leading multiple teams. You will drive modernization, guide architecture, and coach engineers across portfolios, ensuring quality, security, and reliable delivery in a hybrid work environment.

This role requires deep technical credibility, excellent communication with business stakeholders, and a track record of delivering enterprise-scale

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years in software engineering with progressive leadership.
Proven experience leading engineering teams and managers on complex portfolios.
Hands-on software design, coding, debugging, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple engineering teams responsible for design, build, modernization, and integration of software applications.
Own technical direction across platforms, APIs, and legacy systems.
Partner with product, architecture, operations, and delivery to translate business needs into scalable solutions.
Drive modernization strategies and reduce technical debt across portfolios.
Set high engineering quality standards and review designs and code.