Manager, Data Engineering Software Quality

Job Description

Vacancy Status:

This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications.

AI Disclosure:

As part of the application process Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three days per week at minimum. The Oshawa location is preferred but open to Markham as well.

The Role

The Data Engineering organization at General Motors Canada uses data to drive the future of mobility. Were seeking an experienced hands-on Manager to lead our software quality and test team.

Youll own software quality and test execution across Device Data Capture and Data Engineering aligning testing priorities and outcomes with Systems Engineering and Operations to keep work scalable and release-ready. Youll set direction and develop your people while staying deeply engaged in technical discussions driving test strategy automation architecture and technical problem-solving.

Success in this role requires a strong foundation in testing principles and test automationgrounded in embedded software vehicle architectures communication protocols and cloud data ingestionpaired with the leadership and collaboration skills to work across diverse global engineering teams.

What Youll Do

Team Leadership & Development

• 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.

Quality Strategy Governance & Release Readiness

• 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.

Vehicle Testing

• 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.

Data Analysis Reporting & Documentation

• 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors 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)

• Experience 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.

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

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $147000 to $196600. 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 WILLNEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Benefits Overview:

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.

About GM

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Why Join Us

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