Manager, Data Engineering Software Quality

Build, lead, and grow a high-performing quality engineering team focused on hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, succession planning, and career development.

Set clear goals, close skills gaps, provide deep technical mentorship, and introduce advanced testing methodologies and tools.

Stay hands-on, shaping automation frameworks, test architecture, and tooling decisions, and removing technical roadblocks.

Define, own, and evolve the quality strategy for Device Data Capture and related data engineering capabilities across embedded software, vehicle systems, and cloud data flows.

Establish quality standards, release-readiness criteria, and risk-based validation approaches.

Ensure the team has the tools, frameworks, processes, and priorities to deliver scalable test coverage.

Direct comprehensive functional, performance, and exposure testing on AVSS vehicles to validate performance and verify compliance with requirements.

Own the acquisition and creation of new bench and vehicle test environments, and keep the team equipped to execute.

Establish metrics and apply advanced data analysis to interpret test results, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights.

Ensure full test traceability and comprehensive reporting on quality, coverage, and performance.

Integrate testing objectives, validation priorities, and quality outcomes with Systems Engineering and Operations.

Partner with Systems Engineering to translate requirements, use cases, and system-level risks into clear validation priorities and coverage expectations.

Partner with Operations to align testing with deployability, monitoring, support readiness, and operational feedback loops.

Represent quality engineering in planning, prioritization, release, and program-level discussions so quality informs cross-functional decisions.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automotive Technology, or a related field.

10+ years in vehicle and/or embedded software testing, including hands-on experience with automotive systems.

3+ years directly leading or managing engineering teams, including hiring, performance management, and team development.

Proven experience developing and executing test strategies using contemporary testing methodologies, tools, and large-scale test automation.

Programming/scripting experience for test automation (e.g., C/C++, Java, or Python).

Proficiency with test automation tools (e.g., Robot Framework) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).

Demonstrated ability to set technical direction while balancing hands-on contribution with team leadership.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical teams and senior stakeholders.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

with automotive HIL and SIL testing tools (e.g., dSPACE/ControlDesk, ETAS/INCA).

Strong understanding of vehicle communication protocols (e.g., CAN, OBD-II, LIN, Ethernet).

Familiarity with automotive standards (e.g., ISO 26262).

Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.

with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

The salary range for this role is $147,000 to $196,600.

The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

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.

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family.

Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.

Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.

Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.