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.
Our Mission:
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard — from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
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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