Automated Driving Mapping and Localization Senior Engineering Leader

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Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a leader with demonstrated technical capability and experience with automated driving, developing in an agile software development framework. The leader needs to provide technical leadership in the areas of Vehicle Localization, High Definition Mapping and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping as well as career development and coaching for engineers. They lead, guide and direct a large group of technical employees responsible for engineering deliverables in support of the organization's business objectives. This role is the center of excellence for design and development of Automated Driving Mapping and Localization Software at GM. The team needs to move faster, with more complete deliverables and a leaner workforce than the rest of the industry. The leader will own the plan, the development and the software for a cohesive localization and mapping strategy. The leader will continually innovate the Software Development processes to reduce time-to-value while improving robustness and accelerating Innovation and strive to deliver despite often ambiguous product requirements, timelines and budgets by setting aggressive targets, working hard to meet them, and relentlessly pivoting when required. Finally, the expectation of the leader is to deliver end products that are flexible for future expansion and enable continuing customer value increases after the purchase of the product while driving complexity out of the enterprise with scalable solutions and reuse.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Engineering Group Leaders that will lead software developers and engineers to develop and release on-vehicle localization and mapping software for highly automated driving systems

• Manage the Localization and Mapping Software strategy, architecture and software development process including software combined strategy, Embedded Software, Core services, robustness and quality Assurance

• Coach the team members and attract new talents

• Provide technical leadership for software development of multiple agile Scrums working within a Scaled Agile Framework

• Provide technical coaching for teams developing in C++ and Python

• Communicates status with senior leadership, including program teams and suppliers

• Translates business objectives to actionable deliverables

• Train, develop, mentor and manage employee performance

• Demonstrates GM behaviors

• Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products

• Work closely with other Engineering leaders, Architects, IT data scientists, telematic and Backoffice teams to support software processing pipelines and product delivery

Additional Job Description

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Physics, Math, or Computer Science and 5+ years of experience

• Prior agile software development experience

• Experience with computer vision, deep neural networks, sensor fusion and state estimation

• C++, Python, Embedded SW systems

• Experience in leading projects and people including identifying and removing roadblocks

• Experience with agile development SW toolchain (Jenkins, Docker, Linux OS)

• Experience with robotics, automated driving SW stacks

• DFMEA training

• DFSS Certification

• Design/Development of Safety Critical Systems/Components

• Experience sourcing data and SW systems

• Prior experience negotiating contracts

• End to End SW Development Cycle Experience

• Data driven, evidence-based issue-investigation and root cause analysis

• Understanding of automated driving sensing, perception, localization, behavior planning and mapping requirements and development

• Highly developed oral and written communication skills

• Excellent conflict resolution skills

• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and drive work output

• Comfortable developing strategic initiatives within an often ambiguous, quickly evolving environment

Desired Skills

• BSE, BS in Computer, Software or Electrical Engineering preferred and 10+ years of experience

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of 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 understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.