General Motors

Staff Security Software Engineer - Security Operations

General Motors • $130K — $160K *
Austin, TX 78745Hybrid
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in software engineering focusing on distributed systems, security integrations, and data platforms.
  • Deep expertise in building event-driven, horizontally scalable services and contract-first APIs.
  • Proven track record in productizing AI in security workflows, including multi-agent patterns and red-teaming.
  • Extensive cloud architecture knowledge across Azure, AWS, and GCP, with skills in Kubernetes and IaC at scale.
  • Data platform expertise including Kafka, pgvector, and governance/lineage management.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence at an organizational level and lead successful cross-functional programs.
  • Exceptional communication skills, particularly in articulating risk, ROI, and strategic tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

  • Set the reference architecture for security data integration and AI orchestration.
  • Lead cross-organization initiatives to unify multiple security data models and establish single sources of truth.
  • Operationalize AI at scale with an emphasis on safety, privacy, and governance practices.
  • Drive cost and performance optimization for high-volume security telemetry.
  • Influence vendor strategies and guide decisions on integration and multi-year investments.
  • Mentor staff and senior engineers, fostering a culture of design excellence and measurable outcomes.
  • Communicate clearly with executives through concise narratives and metrics.

Benefits

  • Relocation benefits may be offered.
  • Hybrid work arrangement allowing remote and in-office collaboration.
  • Opportunity to mentor and coach team members for personal and professional growth.
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role

As a Staff Security Software Engineer on GM’s Security Operations Engineering team, you will define the technical strategy and architecture for enterprise-scale security integrations and AI-driven automation. You’ll set standards for how data flows across our security stack, create platform capabilities that multiple teams build upon, and influence executive roadmap decisions. You operate with high autonomy, shape organizational practices, and deliver platform-level outcomes.


What You’ll Do
  • Set the reference architecture for security data integration and AI orchestration (agents, policy-guard railed workflows, governance).
  • Lead cross-org programs that unify SIEM/EDR/IAM/SSPM/CSPM/ITSM/cloud data models and establish single sources of truth.
  • Operationalize AI at scale with safety, privacy, and governance—including data retention, PII controls, model routing, evaluation, and fallback strategies.
  • Drive cost/performance optimization (throughput, latency, storage tiering, vector index strategies) for high-volume security telemetry.
  • Influence vendor strategy and negotiate integration roadmaps; guide build-vs-buy decisions and multi-year investments.
  • Mentor/coach Staff/Senior engineers; build a culture of design excellence, pragmatic risk management, and measurable outcomes.
  • Communicate upward with crisp executive narratives, metrics, and business impact framing.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • 8+ years in software engineering with a focus on distributed systems, security integrations, and data platforms.
  • Deep expertise building event-driven, horizontally scalable services and contract-first APIs.
  • Track record productizing AI in security workflows (multi-agent patterns, RAG at scale, evaluation harnesses, guardrails, red-teaming).
  • Cloud architecture depth (Azure/AWS/GCP), including networking, Kubernetes, service meshes, observability stacks, and IaC at scale.
  • Data platform expertise: streaming (Kafka/Event Hub/PubSub), vector/search (pgvector/FAISS/Pinecone), schema/versioning, governance/lineage..
  • Demonstrated org-wide influence: authored standards, drove cross-team adoption, led multi-quarter programs to successful outcomes.
  • Exceptional communication with executives; ability to frame risk, ROI, and tradeoffs succinctly.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Led creation of shared security data model or knowledge graph spanning multiple tools and clouds.
  • Experience with AI safety/privacy: policy engines, data minimization, content filtering, evaluation metrics.
  • Vendor ecosystem leadership: co-developing integrations, shaping roadmaps, or contributing to standards (e.g., STIX/TAXII).
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 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.

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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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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