Software Engineering Manager - Vedo Studio (generalmotors)
Job posting number: #215409 (Ref:JR-202504498)
Job Description
This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of [Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Milford or Mountain View], you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.
Vedo Studio is an advanced tool suite for creating immersive and engaging 3D visualizations. We enable creators to author, manage, and deploy high-quality, scalable 3D assets that power cutting-edge experiences. As part of our growing team, you will help define and shape the next generation of authoring tools, ensuring Vedo Studio is both intuitive for users and powerful for developers.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Execution
Own the technical strategy and roadmap for Vedo Studio’s authoring tools, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Drive the design, development, and scaling of core client, framework, and services technologies.
Evaluate architectural trade-offs, balancing performance, scalability, and developer experience.
Champion best practices in software quality, testing, and continuous integration.
Lead cross-functional engineering efforts and ensure seamless collaboration across teams.
Team Leadership & Growth
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, fostering technical excellence and career development.
Establish a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture, emphasizing continuous learning and innovation.
Ensure strong cross-team communication and alignment between engineering, product, and design teams.
Advocate for engineering productivity improvements and drive process optimizations across the development lifecycle.
Product & Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with product and design teams to define and deliver key features that enhance the creator experience.
Engage with stakeholders to prioritize technical initiatives and ensure engineering investments align with strategic goals.
Provide technical insights and communicate complex engineering trade-offs to leadership.JOB IS FROM: italents.netVIEW
Drive the adoption of AI and automation to optimize asset creation and management within Vedo Studio.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in an engineering management role.
Strong experience with Unreal Engine, game engines, or 3D visualization frameworks.
Expertise in software architecture, scalability, and performance optimization.
Proficiency in C++ and Unreal Blueprint, with a solid understanding of 3D graphics pipelines.
Experience leading teams that build developer tooling, CAD visualization tools, or authoring platforms.
Strong understanding of observability, monitoring, and performance profiling in complex systems.
Proven ability to mentor engineers, lead technical discussions, and drive team-wide initiatives.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience working with OpenUSD, WebGL, GLTF, or MaterialX.
Background in AI-powered automation or procedural content generation for 3D assets.
Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based deployment for 3D applications.
Strong knowledge of algorithm design and optimization techniques for high-performance rendering.
Passion for creating best-in-class tools for content creators and developers.
Why Join Vedo Studio?
Impact: Shape the future of an industry-leading 3D visualization platform used by global brands.
Collaboration: Work with a talented and passionate team that values technical excellence and innovation.
Growth: Career development opportunities, challenging projects, and continuous learning support.
Innovation: Be part of a team driving next-generation authoring tools for immersive experiences.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.
The salary range for this role is $165,000 and $253,200. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
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