General Motors

Principal Software Engineer - Virtualization

General Motors • $171K — $288K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in software engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of experience in software development.
  • Deep understanding of software architecture for real-time systems.
  • Experience shipping high-quality safety-critical products.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Deep Kubernetes knowledge including cluster operations.
  • Strong Terraform/IaC experience with production-grade module design.
  • Experience with embedded or simulation workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Lead software engineering productivity and effectiveness initiatives.
  • Identify and implement process improvements.
  • Drive high-impact projects while remaining hands-on.
  • Communicate effectively as a coach and mentor.
  • Analyze complex problems systematically.
  • Connect multiple initiatives for enhanced value delivery.
  • Architect enterprise-scale CI/CD systems and define standards.

Benefits

  • Diverse health and wellbeing benefit programs including medical and dental options.
  • Retirement savings plan and life insurance coverage.
  • Paid vacation and holidays along with tuition assistance programs.
  • Employee assistance program and vehicle discounts.
  • Opportunity to evaluate and drive a General Motors vehicle.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Work Arrangement:

This role is based remotely, but if the candidate lives within a 50 miles radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week (or other frequency dictated by your manager).

The Role:

General Motors is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to shape and scale the engineering platforms that build, test, integrate, validate, and deliver embedded software for software-defined vehicles. This role is for a hands-on technical leader who can turn ambiguous, cross-team problems into durable architecture, practical standards, and measurable improvements in engineering effectiveness, release confidence, and product quality.

The successful candidate will lead a major capability across multiple teams, influence technical direction beyond their immediate organization, and connect software, tooling, infrastructure, test, and release activities into a coherent engineering system.

What You'll Do:

  • Be a critical leader of software engineering productivity and effectiveness.
  • Identify opportunities, strategies, process improvements, and lead the change.
  • Be hands-on by leading high impact efforts.
  • Be a strong communicator, coach, and mentor.
  • Analyze unusual and difficult problems effectively.
  • Ability to connect multiple initiatives together to deliver higher value.
  • Visualize required innovation, learning and simplification in this space and transition the team to execute what is required to achieve.
  • Maintain command skills and empathy at the same time
  • Architect enterprise-scale CI/CD systems for embedded, simulation, and cloud workloads.
  • Define branching, release, and quality-gate standards across multiple engineering domains.
  • Design GitOps-based delivery for multi-cluster Kubernetes environments.
  • Lead progressive delivery strategy including automated rollback and analysis.
  • Establish IaC architecture using Terraform modules and multi-environment patterns.
  • Integrate security and compliance into pipelines and artifact flows.
  • Define observability standards for pipelines, simulation workloads, and runtime systems.
  • Mentor DevOps and simulation developers across the organization.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree in software engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of experience in software development .
  • Deep understanding of software architecture for real time systems.
  • Experience shipping high quality safety critical products.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in an action-oriented decision-making environment.
  • Deep Kubernetes knowledge including cluster operations.
  • Strong Terraform/IaC experience with production-grade module design.
  • Experience with embedded or simulation workflows (vECUs, SIL, FMU, SSP).
  • Cloud architecture experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP.


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Master's degree in software engineering or equivalent experience
  • 15+ years of experience in software development .
  • Experience in automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, or another embedded, real-time, regulated, or safety-critical environment.
  • Knowledge of functional safety, ISO 26262, cybersecurity engineering, ASPICE, MISRA, AUTOSAR, or related engineering practices.
  • Experience with vehicle-level integration and validation, including SIL, CoSIM, vECU, HIL, benches, physical systems, or other virtual and hardware-based environments.
  • A record of creating enterprise standards, platform strategies, technical communities, developer self-service, reliability objectives, or measurable productivity improvements.
  • Advanced degree in a related technical field.


Company Vehicle:

Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, though 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.

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 actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.

The Salary Range:

Salary range for this role is 171,150 and 288,500. 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.

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
NASDAQ
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