General Motors

Principal Engineer, Autonomy Developer Productivity

General Motors • $280K — $384K *
Mountain View, CA 94040Hybrid
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in defining and executing technical strategy across multiple teams and stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven track record of driving consensus on multi-functional initiatives.
  • Expertise in designing and implementing large-scale systems.
  • Significant experience with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
  • Proficient in developing distributed systems with languages like Go, Python, or C/C++.
  • Strong background with Unix/Linux systems and networking fundamentals.
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute code, conduct code reviews, and develop technical designs for observability systems.
  • Identify challenges that present opportunities to enhance engineering practices.
  • Collaborate with software engineering teams to optimize tool usage for best results.
  • Create tools that help engineers act on observability data from various sources.
  • Evaluate new technologies through PoC initiatives to inform the team's technical roadmap.
  • Promote software engineering best practices across the organization and develop supportive tooling.
  • Guide the balance between impactful delivery and managing technical debt.
  • Mentor and foster the growth of engineering talent in the organization.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings plans and options for Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Paid vacation and holidays along with sickness and accident benefits.
  • Tuition assistance programs to support continuing education.
  • Employee assistance programs to promote overall well-being.
  • Exclusive vehicle discounts for employees and participation in a company vehicle program.
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role

We are looking for a Principal Engineer with an extensive engineering background, experience using a variety of developer tools and technologies, and who is passionate about developer productivity. As a leader on this team, we are looking for someone who cares deeply about the technical development of other engineers on the team and can effectively balance the needs and priorities of the business, our users, and the growth of our engineers. 

This engineer will start delivering impact through observability frameworks and will evolve depending on business needs but they will be expected to identify high ROI investments with minimal guidance. 

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

  • Using your software and systems engineering skills to contribute code, perform code reviews, and create technical designs that improve performance and reliability of observability systems. 

  • Proactively identify and address challenges that create new opportunities to improve the state of engineering through observability. 

  • Partnering with Software Engineering teams to better understand use-cases and guide the engineers to use the existing tools effectively. 

  • Building tools to enable engineers to collect and act on observability signals from distributed cloud systems and on-vehicle sensors 

  • Influence the team’s technical roadmap by evaluating new tools and technologies through PoCs and selecting roadmap investments that align with our team vision 

  • Drive software engineering best practices both within your team and across the AV organization, and create tooling which encourages these 

  • Guide the team to find the right balance between delivering impact and addressing technical debt 

  • Mentor and grow engineers on the team and across the organization 

Minimum Qualifications (Must-Have)

  • 10+ years of experience or proven record of defining and executing technical strategy that required coordination across multiple teams, senior executives, and front-line engineers 

  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field OR equivalent work experience 

  • Experience driving consensus on a multi-functional effort using influence without authority 

  • Experience in designing and implementing large scale systems 

  • Considerable experience in working with container orchestration systems (eg. Kubernetes) 

  • Proficient in designing and developing sophisticated distributed systems, with expertise in one or more high-level programming languages such as Go, Python, Rust, C/C++, NodeJS or equivalent 

  • Considerable experience with Unix/Linux, SSH, and networking fundamentals 

  • Effective collaboration skills and experience researching, documenting, communicating, and defending proposals and taking and giving critical feedback 

  • Experience mentoring and growing junior engineers 

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

  • Experience working with GCP, AWS, or Azure 

  • Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, Istio, Terraform, Prometheus, Grafana, TSDBs and observability pipelines (e.g. either for logging or metrics or tracing) 

  • Skilled in defining and instrumenting SLIs and SLOs 

  • Own or contribute to Open Source projects 

  • Passion for self-driving technology and its potential impact on the world 

Compensation: 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 $280,000 to $384,600. 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. 

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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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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
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