Senior Software Engineer Automation Platforms

Senior Software Engineer Automation Platforms at General Motors

The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer Automation Platforms at GM, you will design, build, and own scalable software frameworks and developer tooling that support software development, integration, and validation across GM’s vehicle systems. This role focuses on engineering robust platforms, libraries, and pipelines that are used by teams globally to accelerate delivery and improve software quality at scale.

You will work closely with engineering teams across multiple business units to understand their needs and translate them into production-grade software solutions. This position offers significant opportunities for technical ownership, architectural influence, and mentorship, while contributing to the evolution of GM’s software ecosystem.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop scalable Python-based frameworks and libraries that power a global automation and developer productivity ecosystem
• Own software features and initiatives end-to-end, from requirements and design through implementation and long-term support
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and supporting infrastructure to enable reliable, repeatable software delivery
• Contribute to system and framework architecture, ensuring solutions are extensible, maintainable, and performant
• Participate in code reviews, setting a high bar for engineering quality, design, and best practices
• Act as a technical mentor, supporting the growth and development of other engineers on the team
• Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment, participating in backlog refinement, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends related to software engineering, automation platforms, and developer tooling

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience developing software in multiple programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, C#, Groovy, Scala, etc.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Hands-on experience building automation-related software solutions, including familiarity with open-source and commercial automation tools
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Understanding of Vehicle Electrical Architecture and vehicle subsystems/features
• Advanced degree in engineering or management/leadership
• Experience building or extending automation frameworks such as Robot and developing reusable enablers within them
• 3+ years of experience in Automotive Software Development or Test, including exposure to software or test architecture
• Prior experience working on a software development team practicing Agile/Scrum

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $134,000 to $241,900. 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.

Key skills/competency

• Python
• CI/CD
• Automation
• Software Development
• Scalable Frameworks
• Architecture
• Agile/Scrum
• Software Quality
• Developer Tooling
• Vehicle Systems