Hardware Engineering Manager Jobs in Oakland, CA

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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