Senior Software Engineering Manager, Core OS – Vehicle Compute

General Motors

. Build the Core OS engineering team from the ground up .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeMountain View • California • United StatesSenior💰 $238,700 - $365,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in building and leading high-performing engineering teams focused on embedded and systems software, with a strong foundation in operating system internals and virtualization. Proven ability to deliver production-grade OS solutions while managing cross-functional collaboration and adhering to safety and cybersecurity standards.

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Embedded Systems Software DevelopmentEngineering LeadershipHypervisor TechnologiesISO 26262 Functional SafetyCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Operating System InternalsVirtualizationReal-Time SystemsType-1 HypervisorsEmbedded LinuxMilestone PlanningRisk ManagementBoot and Secure-Boot ChainResource PartitioningDevice Passthrough

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementExecutive CommunicationInfluencing ArchitectureTeam BuildingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Git/GitHubCI/CDAutomated TestingPerformance KPI InstrumentationContainer Runtimes

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Automotive SoCsFunctional SafetyCybersecurityAdaptive AUTOSAROTAContinuous Update ArchitecturesSilicon EnablementOpen-Source CollaborationVehicle Program ManagementSoC-Based Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidCyber SecurityLinuxRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build the Core OS engineering team from the ground up
Define the team charter and hire founding engineers
Set the architecture and establish Core OS interfaces with silicon, guest OS, and vehicle program teams
Deliver the first production milestones for the Core OS layer
Lead and grow a high-performing engineering organization of senior engineers and engineering leaders
Own the roadmap and delivery of hypervisor and virtualization, virtual machine lifecycle and resource partitioning, inter-VM communication, and boot and secure-boot chain
Deliver the safety-relevant compute platform foundation, including freedom from interference, health monitoring, fault detection, and recovery
Establish on-vehicle container and workload management, including runtime isolation, lifecycle management, resource governance, and updateability
Enable embedded Linux, Android, and QNX on shared compute with consistent platform services, interfaces, and tooling
Set and drive platform KPIs for compute efficiency, responsiveness, startup and boot time, memory footprint, scalability, and reliability
Drive collaboration with BSP and silicon enablement, application platform, cybersecurity, functional safety, and vehicle program teams
Build vendor and ecosystem partnerships with silicon, RTOS, and hypervisor suppliers
Engage with open-source and industry communities
Track progress against vehicle milestones, manage risk, and partner with program management

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of professional experience building embedded or systems software
Strong foundation in operating system internals, virtualization, or real-time systems
5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including leading senior engineers and managers
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related fields
Demonstrated success delivering production-grade OS or platform software on modern SoC-based or embedded systems
Demonstrated effectiveness in ambiguous, early-stage environments
Depth in at least one of: type-1 hypervisors and virtualization, real-time operating systems, or embedded Linux deployed at scale
Proven ability to drive large-scale software programs to completion, including milestone planning, risk management, and cross-team coordination
Strong technical credibility and ability to set vision, influence architecture, and drive execution across multiple teams
Excellence in cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, and executive communication
Proficiency with Git/GitHub, CI/CD, automated testing including bench and HIL, boot and performance KPI instrumentation, and large-scale release processes
Preferred: 12+ years of professional experience building embedded or systems software
Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related fields
Preferred: Hands-on experience with hypervisor technologies, virtio-based device virtualization, device passthrough, and resource partitioning
Preferred: Experience delivering software to ISO 26262 functional safety requirements up to ASIL-D and ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity requirements
Preferred: Depth in secure boot, trusted execution environments, and platform integrity on modern automotive SoCs
Preferred: Experience with container runtimes and orchestration in resource-constrained or embedded environments
Preferred: Familiarity with Yocto Linux, Android (AOSP/Android Automotive), and QNX SDP
Preferred: Experience with Adaptive AUTOSAR, SOAFEE, OTA, and continuous update architectures
Preferred: Hands-on experience with Qualcomm Automotive SoCs and collaboration with silicon vendors

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus potential through an incentive pay program based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
Remote work arrangement
Potential relocation benefits