Principal Engineer – PVTP Architecture

General Motors

. Define and drive the target architecture and long-term roadmap for the Physical and Virtual Test Platforms ecosystem .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining target architecture and driving long-term roadmaps for test platforms, with a strong focus on AI strategy, technical mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in architecting complex ecosystems and leading multi-team technical programs to enhance operational effectiveness and engineering productivity.

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Architecture DesignTest AutomationCross-Functional LeadershipAI Strategy ImplementationCloud Infrastructure Management

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringSystems EngineeringPlatform ArchitectureTest AutomationSimulationPerformance AnalysisTechnical DocumentationObservabilityContinuous IntegrationContinuous Delivery

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInfluence Skills

Tools & Technologies

Source ControlAutomated TestingCloud InfrastructureHybrid InfrastructureNetworkingIdentity and Access ManagementSecurityStorageDatabasesDistributed Workflow Systems

Industry Keywords

Automotive SoftwareSoftware-Defined VehiclesHardware-In-The-LoopSoftware-In-The-LoopVehicle IntegrationPhysical Test InfrastructureGenerative AIAI AgentsLLM-Based Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive the target architecture and long-term roadmap for the Physical and Virtual Test Platforms ecosystem
Establish interfaces, APIs, ownership boundaries, and decision rights for physical and virtual test environments
Enable common interfaces, portable workloads, reusable test capabilities, and consistent operating patterns
Shape AI strategy and investment priorities for test execution, asset readiness, operational effectiveness, and engineering productivity
Lead complex investigations and root-cause analyses across software, infrastructure, network, physical-test, virtual-test, and operational boundaries
Provide technical mentorship and direction to Staff and Principal Engineers and emerging technical leaders
Establish design-review and engineering-practice standards
Partner across and outside PVTP to align solutions with broader GM needs
Communicate technical risks and tradeoffs and drive decisions with engineering, program, operations, supplier, and executive audiences
Remain close to implementation through architecture reviews, investigations, prototypes, and critical issue resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience
Fifteen or more years of experience in software, systems, platform, infrastructure, test automation, simulation, or related engineering disciplines, including production-grade systems
Proven experience architecting complex, interdependent platforms or ecosystems spanning multiple engineering teams, technology domains, and operational environments
Experience leading multi-team or cross-functional technical programs from concept through production operation and continuous improvement
Proficiency with source control, continuous integration and delivery, automated testing, technical documentation, observability, and performance analysis
Strong communication and influence skills across technical, cross-functional, supplier, and executive audiences
Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future, including H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, and J-1 sponsorship
Master’s degree is a preferred qualification
Background in automotive software, software-defined vehicles, hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, simulation, virtualization, vehicle integration, or physical test infrastructure is preferred
Experience applying approved Generative AI, AI agents, and LLM-based tools to production engineering workflows is preferred
Experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructure, networking, identity and access management, security, storage, databases, distributed workflow systems, or comparable platform technologies is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits overview supporting well-being at work and at home
Total Rewards resources
Inclusive workplace and belonging initiatives
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities