General Motors

Lead System Architect

General Motors • $120K — $150K *
Irving, TX 75061In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of architecture experience required
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred
  • Expertise in Agentic AI and Generative AI architectures
  • Strong analytical skills for feasibility and capability assessments
  • Ability to mentor and lead cross-functional technical teams

Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve enterprise architecture strategy for Agentic AI and GenAI systems
  • Evaluate current systems for readiness and integration of Agentic AI
  • Conduct feasibility assessments for AI use cases
  • Map business requirements to architecture capabilities and identify solutions
  • Design reference architectures for Agentic AI systems and their components
  • Establish validation frameworks for AI systems
  • Guide deployment of Agentic AI into production environments

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package available from day one
  • 401K matching
  • 12 weeks of paid bonding leave for new parents
  • Tuition assistance and training opportunities
  • GM employee auto discount
  • Community service pay
  • Nine company holidays
  • Flexible hybrid work environment (2-days a week in office)
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities

About the role:

The Lead Systems Architect - Agentic AI holds a critical role at the intersection of enterprise architecture, emerging AI capabilities, and business value realization. This role serves both as a technical strategist and a hands-on architecture leader, with a strong emphasis on evaluating how Agentic AI and GenAI capabilities can be effectively and safely integrated into the existing enterprise ecosystem.

As a technical leader, this role is responsible for assessing current architecture and infrastructure, conducting feasibility studies, and mapping business use cases and requirements to the organization's AI and system capabilities. The Lead Systems Architect - Agentic AI ensures that proposed solutions are practical, scalable, observable, and production-ready, while aligning with enterprise standards and constraints.

This role requires deep expertise in Agentic AI and Generative AI architectures, including orchestration patterns, tool usage, memory, reasoning workflows, and decision frameworks. The architect must also ensure robust validation mechanisms, observability frameworks, and production deployment strategies for AI systems.

As a performance leader, this role partners with system architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to drive clarity, alignment, and execution, while mentoring teams on modern AI architecture practices, responsible AI principles, and production-grade deployments.

In this role you will:
  • Define and evolve the enterprise architecture strategy for Agentic AI and GenAI systems, ensuring alignment with business priorities and technology capabilities
  • Evaluate current systems, infrastructure, and cloud architecture to determine readiness for Agentic AI adoption and integration
  • Conduct feasibility assessments for AI-driven use cases, including technical viability, scalability, cost, risk, and compliance considerations
  • Map business use cases and functional requirements to architecture capabilities, identifying gaps and recommending solutions or enhancements
  • Design reference architectures and patterns for Agentic AI systems, including orchestration, tool integration, memory, and reasoning components
  • Establish validation frameworks for Agentic AI, including evaluation strategies, test harnesses, benchmarking approaches, and guardrails
  • Define and implement observability strategies for AI systems, including telemetry, tracing, logging, monitoring, and performance evaluation of agents and workflows
  • Guide deployment of Agentic AI systems into production environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, security, and compliance
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate AI capabilities into enterprise platforms, ensuring alignment with microservices and cloud-native architectures
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders on AI adoption, vendor solutions, and roadmap planning
  • Drive adoption of Azure-based AI and cloud services, ensuring optimal architecture choices and efficient use of platform capabilities
  • Influence enterprise standards, governance, and best practices for AI development, deployment, and lifecycle management
  • Advocate for responsible AI practices, including fairness, transparency, explainability, and risk mitigation
  • Mentor architects and engineering teams on Agentic AI architecture, validation, and operationalization


Qualifications

What makes you an ideal candidate?

Architecture & Feasibility
  • Assess current enterprise architecture and infrastructure readiness for Agentic AI
  • Perform fit-gap analysis between use case requirements and existing capabilities
  • Recommend architecture evolution strategies for AI enablement
  • Define scalable and modular Agentic AI reference architectures
    Agentic AI Expertise
  • Design and evaluate systems involving:
    • Multi-agent orchestration and coordination
    • Tool use and API integrations
    • Memory management (short-term, long-term, vector stores)
    • Reasoning and planning workflows
  • Ensure alignment with GenAI architecture patterns (RAG, prompt orchestration, fine-tuning strategies)
    Validation & Observability
  • Establish evaluation pipelines for model and agent performance
  • Define structured validation frameworks (accuracy, hallucination, reliability, safety)
  • Implement end-to-end observability, including:
    • Prompt and response tracing
    • Agent decision tracking
    • Performance metrics and alerting
    • Failure analysis and debugging workflows

    Production Deployment
  • Design deployment strategies for enterprise-grade AI systems in Azure
  • Ensure scalability, resiliency, and performance optimization
  • Integrate with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
  • Address security, compliance, and data governance requirements
    Enterprise Collaboration
  • Partner with system architects, AI engineers, platform teams, and business stakeholders
  • Translate complex AI concepts into clear architectural and business guidance
  • Drive alignment across teams and technology domains
    Technical Expertise
    Agentic AI & GenAI
  • LLM-based systems, RAG architectures, prompt engineering
  • Agent frameworks and orchestration (multi-agent systems)
  • AI validation, benchmarking, and evaluation techniques
  • AI observability tools and frameworks
    Cloud & Architecture
  • Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, including:
    • Azure OpenAI / AI services
    • Azure Functions, App Services, AKS
    • Azure Data Services (Cosmos DB, Azure SQL)
    • Observability tools (Log Analytics, Application Insights)
  • Microservices, SOA, and distributed systems
    Modern Engineering Practices
  • DevOps and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Terraform, ARM)
  • Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS)
  • API management and integration patterns
    Core Competencies
  • Strong analytical and systems thinking, especially for feasibility and capability assessment
  • Ability to bridge business requirements with technical architecture
  • Expertise in AI system lifecycle management (design  validate  deploy  monitor)
  • Exceptional communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Proven ability to influence without authority and drive cross-team alignment
  • Strong mentoring and leadership capabilities


Experience
  • 7-10 years of architecture experience required
  • Experience leading technical teams preferred
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work or military experience preferred

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Compensation: Competitive salary and bonus eligibility; this role is eligible for company vehicle program.

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office.

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.

Transform Your Career

General Motors is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your skills alongside the best in the industry. Our leadership is committed to providing every employee—from interns to senior professionals—with opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and diversity training.

Innovate and Lead

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.

Join Our Global Team

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.

Internship Programs and Employment Benefits

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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Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, General Motors offers positions that leverage your unique skills. Our hiring process is designed to identify and nurture talent, focusing on aligning your capabilities with the right opportunities for growth within the company.

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

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