Principal Software Engineer – Virtualization

General Motors

. Shape and scale engineering platforms for building, testing, integrating, validating, and delivering embedded software for software-defined vehicles .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $171,150 - $288,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting enterprise-scale CI/CD systems and integrating security and compliance into software delivery pipelines. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in developing high-quality, safety-critical embedded software for software-defined vehicles.

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CI/CD System ArchitectureKubernetes Cluster OperationsTerraform Infrastructure as CodeEmbedded Software DevelopmentSafety-Critical Product Experience

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Hard Skills

Software ArchitectureEmbedded SystemsReal-Time SystemsProblem-SolvingAnalytical AbilitiesCloud ArchitectureGitOps DeliveryObservability StandardsAutomated RollbackProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAction-Oriented Decision-MakingProject ManagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPTerraformKubernetesGitOpsSimulation Workflows

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Software EngineeringMaster's Degree in Software Engineering

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveAerospaceDefenseEmbeddedReal-TimeSafety-CriticalISO 26262Cybersecurity EngineeringASPICEAUTOSAR

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and scale engineering platforms for building, testing, integrating, validating, and delivering embedded software for software-defined vehicles
Lead a major capability across multiple teams and influence technical direction beyond the immediate organization
Connect software, tooling, infrastructure, test, and release activities into a coherent engineering system
Lead software engineering productivity and effectiveness initiatives
Identify opportunities and process improvements and lead organizational change
Lead high-impact hands-on efforts
Analyze unusual and difficult problems
Connect multiple initiatives to deliver higher value
Architect enterprise-scale CI/CD systems for embedded, simulation, and cloud workloads
Define branching, release, and quality-gate standards across engineering domains
Design GitOps-based delivery for multi-cluster Kubernetes environments
Lead progressive delivery strategy, including automated rollback and analysis
Establish IaC architecture using Terraform modules and multi-environment patterns
Integrate security and compliance into pipelines and artifact flows
Define observability standards for pipelines, simulation workloads, and runtime systems
Mentor DevOps and simulation developers across the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in software engineering or equivalent experience
12+ years of experience in software development
Deep understanding of software architecture for real-time systems
Experience shipping high-quality safety-critical products
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities, with keen attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work in an action-oriented decision-making environment
Deep Kubernetes knowledge, including cluster operations
Strong Terraform/IaC experience with production-grade module design
Experience with embedded or simulation workflows (vECUs, SIL, FMU, SSP)
Cloud architecture experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP
Preferred: Master's degree in software engineering or equivalent experience
Preferred: 15+ years of experience in software development
Preferred: Experience in automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, embedded, real-time, regulated, or safety-critical environments
Preferred: Knowledge of functional safety, ISO 26262, cybersecurity engineering, ASPICE, MISRA, AUTOSAR, or related engineering practices
Preferred: Experience with vehicle-level integration and validation, including SIL, CoSIM, vECU, HIL, benches, physical systems, or other virtual and hardware-based environments
Preferred: Record of creating enterprise standards, platform strategies, technical communities, developer self-service, reliability objectives, or measurable productivity improvements
Preferred: Advanced degree in a related technical field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive pay program with payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
Company vehicle evaluation program, subject to motor vehicle report review and program requirements