Staff Software Engineer - DevOps

Job Description

Work Arrangement:
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin, TX or Mountain View, CA three times per week, at minimum.

At General Motors, we are building software-defined vehicle platforms that will power the future of mobility. We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical direction of Dev Ops and platform engineering for next-generation infotainment systems across VCU and CCU platforms. This role combines deep technical execution with cross-functional leadership. You will drive the architecture, implementation, and operational excellence of the build, test, release, and developer productivity ecosystem that enables reliable software delivery  line with GM's staff-level engineering expectations, this role requires end-to-end ownership, strong architectural judgment, and the ability to influence technical direction across teams without direct authority.

You will partner closely with engineering, release management, quality, infrastructure, and program stakeholders to modernize CI/CD, improve developer velocity, strengthen observability, and raise the quality and reliability bar for infotainment software delivery.

• Define technical strategy and architecture for Dev Ops, CI/CD, and build platforms supporting VCU/CCU infotainment systems across multiple vehicle programs
• Design and optimize scalable CI/CD pipelines for embedded Linux (Yocto) builds, including build orchestration, test automation, artifact management, and release workflows
• Improve build performance and reliability through distributed build systems (Build Barn/RBE), caching strategies, and infrastructure optimization
• Automate release processes including branching strategy, versioning, artifact promotion, quality gates, and compliance checks
• Build self-service platforms, tooling, and dashboards that reduce manual effort and accelerate delivery for engineering teams
• Improve developer workflows through Git Hub automation, PR validation, smoke testing, and streamlined feedback loops
• Establish end-to-end observability and operational excellence using metrics, logs, dashboards, alerting, incident response, and root cause analysis
• Leverage AI/ML techniques for predictive build failures, intelligent test selection, resource optimization, anomaly detection, and proactive incident prevention
• Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to production, including architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and communicating trade-offs to stakeholders
• Mentor engineers across DVE on CI/CD best practices, build engineering, and infrastructure patterns
• Drive continuous improvement through code reviews, design guidance, process optimization, and participation in hiring and team development

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, Dev Ops, build engineering, platform engineering, or release engineering roles aligned with staff-level scope at GM.
• Proven experience leading large technical initiatives across multiple teams from design through production rollout.
• Strong experience designing and operating scalable CI/CD systems and developer platforms.
• Deep knowledge of build and automation tooling such as Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI, or similar.
• Experience with embedded Linux build systems, cross-compilation environments, or complex platform build pipelines.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, Groovy, or similar.
• Experience with cloud and container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and at least one major cloud platform.
• Hands-on experience with observability tooling for metrics, logging, tracing, dashboards, and alerting; GM staff roles explicitly emphasize observability and operational excellence for production-critical systems.
• Strong architectural thinking across APIs, workflows, integrations, automation, and system reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, influence architecture, and drive execution in a matrixed organization.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred

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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 the California Bay Area.

• The salary range for this role is between $189,300 and $290,700. 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.

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