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Manager, Software Engineer

AT General Motors
General Motors

Manager, Software Engineer

Austin, TX

Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Mountain View, CA, Austin, TX, Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business if more than 3 days ].

Who are we?

We are the Energy Engagement software engineering team within the Digital Products Engineering (DPE) organization at GM. Our team collaborates closely with the hardware, software, and utilities product teams within the GM Energy business unit to deliver a comprehensive suite of charging and energy products and services, providing meaningful value to our customers through a seamless customer experience. Our mission is to rapidly and relentlessly ideate, iterate, and launch the next generation of innovative energy products and solutions. Our team comprises industry-leading software and quality engineers, who utilize a variety of innovative development methodologies and technologies to achieve breakthrough results, drive innovation, and delight customers.

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We are looking for an exceptional experienced people leader who is excited about building web and mobile products across General Motors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads, guides and directs a large group of technical employees responsible for engineering deliverables in support of the organization's business objectives.
- Manages engineering execution of team as related to the Vehicle Development Process deliverables.
- Provides technical leadership to work team. Interacts and collaborates with many teams cross-functionally.
- Leads team on new methods or initiatives without defined procedures.
- Leads team to meet targets.
- Reviews and approves engineering documentation, e.g. requirements, documents.
- Hiring: Identifies & leads staffing initiatives for work team.

Additional Description

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 8+ years of experience in web application, services development, mobile development, native and preferably ReactNative
  • Expertise in Java, Quarkus or Spring Boot including front-end technologies like ReactJS and micro-frontends.
  • 8+ years of experience contributing to the architecture, documentation and design of new and existing systems (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling)
  • Experience working with multi-tier production software systems utilizing HTTP APIs (REST, GraphQL) and backend datastores (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch)
  • Demonstrated ability to understand the tech stack, debug code and tests
  • Enthusiastic about the opportunity of impacting the engineering culture from the bottom up

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 8+ years of experience in web application, services development, mobile development, native and preferably ReactNative
  • Expertise in Java, Quarkus or Spring Boot including front-end technologies like ReactJS and micro-frontends.
  • 8+ years of experience contributing to the architecture, documentation and design of new and existing systems (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling)
  • Experience working with multi-tier production software systems utilizing HTTP APIs (REST, GraphQL) and backend datastores (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch)
  • Demonstrated ability to understand the tech stack, debug code and tests
  • Enthusiastic about the opportunity of impacting the engineering culture from the bottom up

COMMUNICATING:

- Conducts regularly scheduled Group Meetings, Communicates GM Policies & Procedures, Leadership and Safety Messages.

- Creates and communicates vision & strategies specific to functional responsibilities. May include preparing and giving presentations.

TRAINING & DEVELOPING:
- Insures employees complete all mandatory GM training and any specific training related to functional responsibility.
- Understands & supports employee's career development goals. Develops and executes initiatives to improve work team capability and increase work team capacity.

ASSIGNING WORK:
- Assigns and manages workload for direct reports. Sets individual employee and group priorities.

MONITORING & APPROVING GM RECORDS:
- Reviews and approves employee work and overtime schedules, expenses, and other work-related data.

EVALUATING PERFORMANCE AND BEHAVIORS:
- Reviews deliverables and provides candid & constructive feedback. Conducts performance interventions when necessary.

RECOGNITION:
- Formally & informally recognizes employee's contributions.
- Provides timely and consistent feedback to direct employee's as appropriate.
- Participates in compensation planning and administers compensation treatment.

REMOVING ROADBLOCKS & RESOLVING ISSUES/COMPLAINTS:
- Observes and steps up to remove roadblocks and resolve potential issues.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

  • Compensation:

    • The expected base compensation for this role is: $181,600- $285,300. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
    • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
  • Benefits:

    • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

Relocation benefits may be provided.

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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Diversity Information

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 workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)

General Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; Warren, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202424245
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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