General Motors

Senior Software Engineering Manager, Enterprise Software Engineering

General Motors • $150K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science or related field; equivalent practical experience accepted
  • 10+ years of software engineering and leadership experience, leading multiple teams
  • Proficient coding skills in Java or C++, with front-end experience in Angular or React
  • 1+ year of practical experience using AI coding agents in production
  • Experience with distributed systems, APIs, and cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP
  • Skilled in modernizing legacy systems for business-critical operations
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to engineering and non-engineering audiences

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple engineering teams on modern platforms and integrations
  • Translate business strategy into actionable roadmaps and KPIs
  • Collaborate with various leaders to create scalable engineering solutions
  • Make high-level architecture decisions ensuring quality, security, and reliability
  • Conduct hands-on code reviews and debugging
  • Implement strategies to modernize legacy applications and reduce technical debt
  • Incorporate AI coding agents into the software development lifecycle

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexible in-office requirements
  • Relocation benefits for eligible candidates
  • Culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth within the engineering team
  • Supportive environment emphasizing accountability and quality
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role

We're looking for an engineering leader who still ships code.

You'll lead multiple teams building the business-critical platforms, integrations, and modernization programs behind how GM sources parts and delivers vehicles. You'll own the technical direction, the delivery, and the results.

You'll also change how GM builds software. You'll make AI coding agents a core part of how your teams plan, build, test, and ship, and you'll prove the impact with real metrics.

You'll stay hands-on: writing and reviewing code, debugging hard problems, prototyping, and working directly with agents. You'll bring Principal Engineer-level judgment to every design review, and you'll lead by example.

About the Team

The Order Fulfillment Software Factory builds GM's end-to-end software for two value streams:

  • Source to Deliver: purchasing, supplier management, supply chain, and logistics
  • Order to Deliver: how GM sells, configures, schedules, and delivers vehicles to dealers and customers

We're driving GM's SaaS First, Cloud First, AI First direction, working alongside Purchasing and Order Fulfillment IT and GM's peer engineering, mainframe, and SAP factories.



What You'll Do
  • Lead multiple engineering teams across a portfolio of modern platforms, APIs, integrations, and legacy systems
  • Turn business strategy into roadmaps and KPIs, then deliver them
  • Partner with product, business, architecture, operations, and delivery leaders to translate business needs into scalable engineering solutions
  • Make the hard architecture calls and set a high bar for quality, security, and reliability
  • Get hands-on through code reviews, debugging, technical spikes, and proofs of concept
  • Drive modernization strategies for legacy applications, including decomposition, platform evolution, integration simplification, and reduction of technical debt
  • Roll out AI coding agents (e.g., Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor) across the SDLC, with guardrails that make agent-written code safe to ship
  • Build agent tooling such as MCP servers, custom agents, and agent-driven CI/CD for PR review, test generation, and large-scale migrations
  • Measure what works with DORA metrics, cycle time, and change-failure rate, and report results to leadership
  • Hire and grow engineers and tech leads who are fast, rigorous, and accountable for everything they merge
  • Create a culture of accountability, technical excellence, continuous learning, and customer-focused delivery
  • Own production health by leading incident response and driving root causes to durable fixes

Your Skills and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications)
  • BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 10+ years of software engineering and people leadership experience, including leading multiple teams
  • Current, hands-on coding proficiency in Java or C++, plus experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular or React
  • 1+ year of substantial hands-on use of AI coding agents in production work
  • Experience with distributed systems, APIs, event-driven architecture, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
  • Experience modernizing legacy systems while supporting business-critical delivery
  • Experience establishing and improving engineering standards, development lifecycle practices, and delivery discipline
  • Ability to lead across ambiguity, influence senior stakeholders, and align technical decisions with business outcomes
  • Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with a track record of raising the technical effectiveness of engineers and managers
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to both engineering and business audiences

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • 12+ years of software engineering experience and 7+ years in engineering leadership
  • Experience leading org-wide adoption of agentic development, with measured gains
  • Experience building with LLM APIs, MCP, retrieval, and evaluation harnesses
  • Experience with mainframe-connected or deeply integrated enterprise systems
  • Familiarity with secure-by-design practices for AI-generated code and automotive standards (ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434)
  • Experience leading globally distributed teams
  • Experience influencing executives in a complex, matrixed organization
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. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

About General Motors

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.

General Motors Careers

Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career with General Motors to drive the future of mobility. Our team is dedicated to redefining the automotive landscape through innovation and leadership in electric vehicles and sustainable solutions. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

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General Motors is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your skills alongside the best in the industry. Our leadership is committed to providing every employee—from interns to senior professionals—with opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and diversity training.

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At General Motors, innovation is at the core of everything we do. From research and development to manufacturing, our teams work collaboratively to lead the industry with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices. We encourage our employees to think big and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

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As part of our global workforce, you will collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of transportation. General Motors offers a variety of career paths in engineering, design, IT, marketing, and more. With over 155,000 employees worldwide, our network provides expansive opportunities for networking and professional development.

Internship Programs and Employment Benefits

Start your career journey with a General Motors internship, where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the automotive industry, with mentorship from experienced leaders. Full-time employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and performance bonuses, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.

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