Senior Software Engineer - CI/CD and Software Development Tools

General Motors; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 112.000 - 224.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

General Motors is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the CI/CD and Embedded Software Development Tools team within VEST. You will design, build, and operate cloud-based CI/CD platforms and pipelines that support GM’s embedded software production and large-scale virtualized test environments.

You will blend CI/CD tooling with strong cloud infrastructure skills to enable automated builds, Bazel-based systems, and headless test execution against co-simulation packages for embedded vehicle

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in software tools, platform, or infrastructure development, with a strong focus on DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and/or cloud-based applications.
• Strong expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions (or comparable technologies).
• Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (such as Azure or AWS) and relevant services, including containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and at least one of C, C++, or Java.
• Solid understanding of embedded software development tools, build processes, and workflows.
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks, tools, and practices for software validation in both virtual and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipeline solutions for complex, multi-component systems.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across build, pipeline, and infrastructure layers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a track record of working effectively in cross-functional, Agile/DevOps environments.
• Proven ability to lead or drive challenging technical projects with high levels of ambiguity to successful completion.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for embedded software production, enabling automated builds, integration, and testing.
• Architect, implement, and operate cloud-based platforms that host build, test, and virtualization capabilities as part of an end-to-end CI/CD framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, document, and implement best practices for build, test, and deployment automation.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, availability, and security of CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms, optimizing them for efficient and predictable software delivery.
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines with physical and virtual test environments to enable seamless execution of automated test suites and co-simulation workloads.
• Develop new and innovative methods to automate provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of the virtualization platform and cloud services.
• Monitor and analyze pipeline and platform performance, reliability, and software quality metrics; identify bottlenecks and implement data-driven improvements.
• Work closely with software developers, architects, test engineers, and stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to builds, pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.
• Act as a subject matter expert for cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and virtualization within the broader organization, providing guidance, documentation, and training as needed.
• Partner with internal IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and supplier teams to ensure platforms comply with corporate policies, standards, and requirements.
• Prepare and deliver clear updates, technical reviews, and live demonstrations of platform capabilities and roadmap to various levels of leadership and external partners.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in DevOps, cloud-native technologies, and virtualization, and incorporate relevant innovations into the platform.

Kenntnisse

CI/CD pipelines

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

C/C++

Embedded software development

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

AWS

Bazel

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and Embedded Software Development Tools organization within Virtualization & Embedded Software Development Tools (VEST). In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, building, and operating cloud-based CI/CD platforms and pipelines that support GM's embedded software production and large-scale virtualized test environments.

You will blend deep CI/CD tooling expertise with strong cloud infrastructure skills to enable automated software builds, scalable Bazel-based build and test systems, and headless execution of test cases against co-simulation packages for embedded vehicle software. These capabilities are hosted on modern cloud platforms, providing integrated virtual workspaces, seamless integration with test environments, accelerated build and test workflows, and continuous visibility into software quality for teams across the enterprise.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for embedded software production, enabling automated builds, integration, and testing.
• Architect, implement, and operate cloud-based platforms that host build, test, and virtualization capabilities as part of an end-to-end CI/CD framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, test, platform, IT operations, cybersecurity) to define, document, and implement best practices for build, test, and deployment automation.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, availability, and security of CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms, optimizing them for efficient and predictable software delivery.
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines with physical and virtual test environments to enable seamless execution of automated test suites and co-simulation workloads.
• Develop new and innovative methods to automate provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of the virtualization platform and associated cloud services.
• Monitor and analyze pipeline and platform performance, reliability, and software quality metrics; identify bottlenecks and implement data-driven improvements.
• Work closely with software developers, architects, test engineers, and stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to builds, pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.
• Act as a subject matter expert for cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and virtualization within the broader organization, providing guidance, documentation, and training as needed.
• Partner with internal IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and supplier teams to ensure platforms comply with corporate policies, standards, and requirements.
• Prepare and deliver clear updates, technical reviews, and live demonstrations of platform capabilities and roadmap to various levels of leadership and external partners.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in DevOps, cloud-native technologies, and virtualization, and incorporate relevant innovations into the platform.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in software tools, platform, or infrastructure development, with a strong focus on DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and/or cloud-based applications.
• Strong expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions (or comparable technologies).
• Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (such as Azure or AWS) and relevant services, including containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and at least one of C, C++, or Java.
• Solid understanding of embedded software development tools, build processes, and workflows.
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks, tools, and practices for software validation in both virtual and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipeline solutions for complex, multi-component systems.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across build, pipeline, and infrastructure layers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a track record of working effectively in cross-functional, Agile/DevOps environments.
• Proven ability to lead or drive challenging technical projects with high levels of ambiguity to successful completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience developing and maintaining large-scale cloud-native platforms supporting build, test, or simulation workloads.
• Familiarity with GM in-house test automation tools and libraries, or similar automotive/embedded test frameworks.
• Familiarity with software build systems and tools used for embedded development.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SPI).
• Experience with automotive development tools such as Vector CANape/CANoe, dSPACE SystemDesk/VEOS, AutoVal, or Intrepid Vehicle Spy.
• Experience integrating or supporting virtual workspaces and remote development environments.
• Awareness of corporate cybersecurity standards and best practices and how they apply to cloud and CI/CD platforms.

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 for this role is 129,400 and 260,300. 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.

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 based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile 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}.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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