Principal Software Engineer – Special Infrastructure Projects

General Motors; Osage City (KS); Remote; USD 219,000 - 397,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for Special Infrastructure Projects. This exciting remote role involves designing scalable solutions to improve product delivery, requiring expertise in software engineering principles, cloud-native technologies, and systems design. Join a team committed to innovation and impactful technology solutions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

GM vehicle discounts

Paid time off

Company vehicle provided for eligible positions

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of hands-on software development experience.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages.
• Excellent communication skills, including technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement infrastructure applications and services.
• Define technical architecture for complex digital products.
• Serve as technical DRI for key projects and mentor engineers.

Skills

Software engineering principles

Cloud-native technologies

Systems design

Technical leadership

Java

C#

Go

Rust

Linux environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

MSc or PhD in computer science (preferred)

Tools

CI/CD practices

Job description

Principal Software Engineer – Special Infrastructure Projects

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Job Description

Remote: This role is based remotely, but if you live within a 50-mile radius of [Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Milford or Mountain View], you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.

The Role

As Principal Software Engineer in the Special Infrastructure Projects group, you will be part of a cross-functional team tackling complex problems across Infrastructure Engineering. You will collaborate with software engineering and business teams to design scalable solutions that enhance product delivery to customers.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement infrastructure applications and services.
• Define technical architecture for complex digital products.
• Serve as technical DRI for key projects, ensuring technical soundness and making strategic decisions based on requirements.
• Communicate clearly with product, program, design, and engineering teams and partners.
• Hire and mentor world-class engineers to elevate the engineering organization.

Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Over 10 years of hands-on software development experience.
• Deep expertise in software engineering principles, development best practices, and modern programming languages.
• Experience with cloud-native technologies and architectures.
• Strong background in systems and distributed systems design and implementation.
• Technical leadership experience guiding engineering teams.
• Proficiency in Java, C#, Go, Rust, and Linux environments.
• Skill in modern development tools and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent communication skills, including technical documentation and presentations.
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering teams through influence and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in computer science or related field.
• Experience with event-sourced or event-driven systems.

Additional notes: Company vehicle provided upon Motor Vehicle Report review, potential for relocation benefits.

Compensation: Salary range is $219,000 to $396,700, with actual offer based on relevant factors. Incentive pay based on performance.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, GM vehicle discounts, and more.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

GM is committed to non-discrimination and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone can succeed. We encourage candidates to review role responsibilities and apply. Pre-employment assessments may be required.

Accommodations

For accommodations, email us or call 800-865-7580 with your needs and job details.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, Electronics, IT Services and Consulting

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