Job Description

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

At General Motors, we envision a future characterized by zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. We are pioneering the next generation of vehicle compute platforms, revolutionizing automotive software development, and integrating seamless connections between cloud and edge resources. Join us as we lead the way towards a sustainable and safe automotive future.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

Manage a group of engineers to develop and deliver service, remedial actions and product health monitoring software in C for various hardware components within the thermal systems, on schedule.

Be hands-on by leading high-impact efforts and driving technical decisions or consensus across studies and projects.

Serve as the champion and sole owner of product quality and testing within your domains.

Lead development of automated test scripts to continuously verify the functional capability of software for airflow controls, coolant systems, and refrigerant systems.

Support testing and scripting efforts for the development of thermal control systems software within Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) and vehicle testing

Proactively prevent issues, contain critical problems quickly, implement final fixes, and institutionalize corrective actions to eliminate systemic issues.

Perform risk assessments and trade-off analyses to support informed decision-making.

Ensure the engineering group follows Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles to perform work effectively.

Ensure team members are positioned to meet cost, quality, and timing goals for deliverables.

Create development and learning opportunities for employees and drive high levels of engagement.

Identify and pursue new opportunities for the team to add value (e.g., Continuous Exploration, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment).

Support recruiting, lead hiring efforts, and conduct performance reviews.

Forecast and manage the group’s annual budget.

Navigate ambiguity and change with proficiency and resilience.



Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) ​

Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or Computer Science with 6+ years of work experience

Strong functional knowledge of automotive thermal management system

Demonstrated experience in leadership with 2+ years in experience in leading or managing software, algorithm or controls development teams with strong technical skills

Hands-on proficiency with C, C++, MATLAB/SIMULINK or Python

Demonstrated proficiency in leading, mentoring, and guiding engineers

Excellent communication, problem-solving and presentation skills

Experience in recruiting engineers and outside services

Basic knowledge of Machine Learning tools

Familiar with the commonly used SW and system verification environments (HIL)

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

Graduate Degree – Engineering or Computer Science with 6+ years of work experience and 2+ years of experience in leading or managing s/w algorithm or controls development teams

Demonstrated experience in leading software or algorithm development teams in thermal or battery systems management

Experience with thermal management systems software such as GT-Power and data recording/analytics are a plus

Strong understanding of Agile Develop methods and Scaled Agile Framework

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

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

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