General Motors

Senior Software Engineer - DevOps and Configuration Management

General Motors$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering; Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years in software development focusing on DevOps and cloud computing.
  • Expertise in automation pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub Actions or similar tools.
  • Experience with cloud platforms and virtual workspaces.
  • Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Solid grasp of embedded software development tools and processes.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and enforce standards for repository and build environment consistency.
  • Drive reliability, scalability, security, and excellence across tech stacks.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver capabilities and resolve issues.
  • Create and maintain monitors for platform and build health using dashboards.
  • Design and maintain automation pipelines for embedded software production.
  • Collaborate with teams to define and implement build and test automation best practices.
  • Troubleshoot issues related to development and integration pipelines.
  • Stay updated on industry trends in DevOps and incorporate best practices.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with specific in-office requirements.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunities to work on advanced cloud-based platforms.
  • Emphasis on continuous improvement and learning.
  • Involvement in modernizing embedded software development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Continuous Integration Continuous Deployment (CICD) and Embedded Software Development Tools Group. As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in DevOps and configuration management, you will play a crucial role in supporting our OPTIMUS platform with build and test capabilities to support GM's embedded software production. OPTIMUS is a cloud-based platform which provides integrated virtual workspaces, integration with test environments, and continuous visibility into software quality.

What You'll Do:
  • Establish and enforce standards for repository governance, branching strategy, artifact management, secrets handling, workflow reuse, and build environment consistency.
  • Drive platform reliability, scalability, security, and operational excellence across GitHub, Artifactory, Azure, cloud agents, developer environments, and supporting applications.
  • Partner with product, IT infrastructure, site reliability, and security stakeholders to deliver new capabilities, resolve systemic issues, and modernize the embedded software development experience.
  • Create/maintain monitors for platform and build health using dashboards and quality metrics, and implement actions that improve developer productivity, build efficiency, and software quality.
  • Design, develop, and maintain automation pipelines for embedded software production on the OPTIMUS platform.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement best practices for build and test automation within the CICD pipelines.
  • Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of the OPTIMUS platform, optimizing for efficient software delivery.
  • Work closely with software developers and stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to virtual workspace, build, test and integration pipelines and quality gates.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in DevOps and configuration management practices, incorporating them into the development and improvement of the platform


Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with a focus on DevOps, configuration management and cloud computing.
  • Strong expertise in building and maintaining automation pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar.
  • Experience with cloud-based platforms, and familiarity with integrated virtual workspaces.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Solid understanding of embedded software development tools and processes.
  • Knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools for software testing.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).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 is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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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.

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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.

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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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