General Motors

Hardware Engineering Manager

General Motors • $188K — $288K *
Sunnyvale, CA 94087Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in hardware engineering, specializing in complex electronic system design.
  • Proven leadership experience managing technical engineering teams.
  • Deep understanding of high-compute SoCs, ICs, and semiconductor technologies.
  • Expertise in schematic development, PCB layout, and hardware bring-up.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of hardware engineers for complex electronic systems.
  • Serve as a guiding force, providing direction in a fast-paced environment.
  • Drive end-to-end hardware development from requirements to launch readiness.
  • Oversee design integration of high-compute SoCs and semiconductor technologies into automotive-grade platforms.
  • Ensure engineering excellence through design reviews and risk assessments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality hardware solutions.
  • Champion best engineering practices and contribute to technology roadmaps.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan options with potential company contributions.
  • Paid vacation and holidays along with life insurance coverage.
  • Tuition assistance programs available for continued education.
  • GM vehicle discounts and employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Sunnyvale, CA three times per week, at minimum.

The Role:

Seeking a seasoned Engineering Group Manager to lead a Compute and ADAS Hardware Engineering team. This leader will guide a team of highly skilled hardware engineers developing next-generation high-compute electronic systems for advanced driver-assistance and automated driving applications. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong leadership maturity, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while setting a clear direction for the team. Someone who inspires trust, sets a high bar for engineering excellence, and can guide a team through complex challenges while maintaining focus on quality, timing, and innovation.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of hardware engineers responsible for complex compute and ADAS electronic systems.
  • Serve as the "lighthouse" for the organization providing clarity, direction, and stability in a fast-moving and ambiguous environment.
  • Drive end-to-end hardware development, including requirements definition, architecture, schematic design, component selection, PCB layout, validation, and launch readiness.
  • Oversee the design and integration of high-compute SoCs, advanced ICs, and semiconductor technologies into automotive-grade hardware platforms.
  • Ensure robust engineering execution through design reviews, risk assessments, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional alignment.
  • Collaborate closely with software, systems, validation, manufacturing, and supplier teams to deliver high-quality hardware solutions.
  • Champion engineering best practices, continuous improvement, and technical excellence across the organization.
  • Provide strategic input into ADAS compute architectures and contribute to long-term technology roadmaps.
  • Represent the hardware engineering team in executive reviews, program discussions, and cross-functional leadership forums.


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in hardware engineering, with a strong background in complex electronic system design.
  • Proven leadership experience managing technical engineering teams.
  • Deep knowledge of:
    • High-compute SoCs, ICs, and semiconductor technologies
    • Schematic development and PCB layout
    • Component selection and hardware bring-up
    • Debug, root-cause analysis, and validation processes


What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • MSE preferred.
  • Experience with automotive hardware development or ADAS architectures is a strong plus.
  • Experience delivering hardware through full lifecycle, from concept and requirements through production launch.
  • Familiarity with automotive safety, reliability, and environmental requirements.
  • Background in high-speed digital design, power management, and system-level integration.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and drive clarity in uncertain or evolving environments.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and soft skills; able to influence across teams and levels.


Compensation:

The compensation based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
  • The salary range for this role is $188,200 - $288,500. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this 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:

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.

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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