General Motors

Automation Platform and AI Integration Engineer

General Motors$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; focus on AI is a plus.
  • 3-5+ years of platform engineering, DevOps, and enterprise automation experience.
  • Proven experience in designing and scaling automation platforms in complex environments.
  • Background in infrastructure automation, configuration management, and operational workflow automation.
  • Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Familiarity with Linux systems, containers, and Kubernetes.
  • Experience establishing governance and security standards for automation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration of Agentic AI into workflow and platform automation tools.
  • Design AI-enabled automation patterns for improved efficiency and decision support.
  • Build predictive and adaptive automation patterns that enhance operations.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to embed automation signals in solutions.
  • Shape the future of intelligent enterprise automation through scalable solutions.
  • Design enterprise-grade automation frameworks for various operational use cases.
  • Implement and continuously improve the automation platform ecosystem.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Access to cutting-edge automation and AI technologies.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role:

The Automation Platform Engineer is a strategic member of the organization responsible for the operations, roadmap execution, governance, and enterprise adoption of its automation platform ecosystem, including tools such as Ansible, Chef, and Terraform Enterprise. This role combines deep technical expertise in workflow and platform automation with strong platform engineering leadership to build scalable, secure, reusable, and customer-centric automation capabilities across the enterprise.

You will maintain, design, and evolve automation platforms, develop reusable automation frameworks, and integrate automation with enterprise systems such as ServiceNow and other operational tooling. A key focus of the role is leading the integration of Agentic AI into workflow and platform automation tools to enable intelligent orchestration, streamline multi-step workflows, and improve automation across enterprise systems.

This role is central to expanding self-service capabilities, reducing operational toil, and modernizing infrastructure and platform operations through AI-enabled automation. Success in this role means delivering reliable, secure, and scalable automation that accelerates operational excellence, improves user adoption, and drives the next generation of intelligent enterprise workflows.

What You'll Do

Agentic AI Integration for Workflow and Platform Automation
  • Lead the integration of Agentic AI capabilities into workflow and platform automation tools to improve orchestration, decision support, and execution efficiency.
  • Design and implement AI-enabled automation patterns such as intelligent workflow generation, automation validation, remediation recommendations, change-impact analysis, troubleshooting assistance, and root-cause analysis.
  • Build automation patterns that combine AI reasoning with governed workflow and platform execution to support more predictive, adaptive, and autonomous operations.
  • Partner with AI/ML, platform, security, application, ITAM and ITSM teams to embed automation signals, operational context, and enterprise controls into AI-driven automation solutions.
  • Help shape the next generation of intelligent enterprise automation by aligning platform engineering, workflow automation, and Agentic AI capabilities into scalable operational solutions.


Automation Framework Design and Enablement
  • Design enterprise-grade automation frameworks using reusable modules, workflows, and integration patterns that support infrastructure, platform, and operational use cases.
  • Build automation solutions for provisioning, configuration management, patching, compliance, cloud infrastructure, and operational workflows.
  • Integrate automation platforms with enterprise systems and toolchains such as ServiceNow, CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, observability platforms, and event-driven automation services.
  • Enable self-service automation capabilities for engineering, operations, and business teams through well-defined templates, reusable services, and governed platform access.


Automation Platform Development and Operations
  • Design, implement, operate, and continuously improve the enterprise automation platform ecosystem, including tools such as Ansible, Chef, Terraform Enterprise, and related workflow automation technologies.
  • Define and maintain the automation platform roadmap, including feature evolution, lifecycle management, scalability planning, platform reliability, and enterprise adoption milestones.
  • Establish and enforce platform governance, including coding standards, reusable patterns, testing frameworks, operational guardrails, and security controls across automation solutions.
  • Build and maintain reusable automation foundations optimized for performance, security, maintainability, and dependency management.
  • Lead platform upgrades, migrations, standardization efforts, and cross-environment consistency initiatives.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field. Concentration or demonstrated focus in AI technologies is a plus.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, and enterprise automation.
  • Experience designing, operating, and scaling automation platforms and reusable automation frameworks in complex enterprise environments.
  • Background in infrastructure automation, configuration management, provisioning, patching, compliance, and operational workflow automation.
  • Experience integrating automation platforms with enterprise systems and toolchains such as ServiceNow, CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, observability platforms, and event-driven automation services.
  • Strong scripting and automation development skills using languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Familiarity with Linux systems, containers, Kubernetes, and modern orchestration patterns.
  • Experience establishing platform standards, governance, security controls, and reusable engineering patterns for automation at scale.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience implementing Agentic AI, AIOps, or AI-enabled automation within infrastructure, platform, or operational workflows.
  • Experience integrating AI capabilities into enterprise automation tools for use cases such as workflow generation, validation, remediation, troubleshooting, or operational decision support.
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, Terraform Enterprise, and other infrastructure or workflow automation platforms.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

General Motors Careers

Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career with General Motors to drive the future of mobility. Our team is dedicated to redefining the automotive landscape through innovation and leadership in electric vehicles and sustainable solutions. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

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At General Motors, innovation is at the core of everything we do. From research and development to manufacturing, our teams work collaboratively to lead the industry with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices. We encourage our employees to think big and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

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As part of our global workforce, you will collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of transportation. General Motors offers a variety of career paths in engineering, design, IT, marketing, and more. With over 155,000 employees worldwide, our network provides expansive opportunities for networking and professional development.

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Start your career journey with a General Motors internship, where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the automotive industry, with mentorship from experienced leaders. Full-time employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and performance bonuses, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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