Senior Software Engineering Manager — Legacy Modernization

General Motors

Warren (MI)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

General Motors seeks a senior software engineering leader to manage multiple teams focused on design, modernization, and support of critical software applications and integrations. The role blends strategic direction with hands-on technical involvement, including code reviews and architecture decisions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in leadership, plus proven expertise in distributed systems and modernizing

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.
10+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years in people leadership.
Deep expertise in distributed systems and modernization of legacy portfolios.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple engineering teams in design, modernization, and support of software applications and integrations.
Balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical engagement, including code reviews and critical architecture decisions.
Mentor engineers and drive technical strategy across portfolios.

Skills

Software Engineering Leadership

Application Architecture

Legacy System Modernization

Distributed Systems

API Design

Event-Driven Patterns

CI/CD

Code Review

Technical Mentoring

Incident Response

Enterprise Architecture

Software Design

Observability

Secure Coding

Stakeholder Management

Technical Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in leadership, plus proven expertise in distributed systems and modernizing

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