Staff Software Engineer – DevOps, In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems

General Motors

. Define technical strategy and architecture for DevOps, CI/CD, and build platforms supporting NextGen infotainment across multiple vehicle programs .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $189,300 - $290,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining technical strategy and architecture for DevOps and CI/CD systems, with a strong focus on embedded Linux and scalable build platforms. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor engineers, and enhance operational excellence through observability and automation.

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CI/CD System DesignEmbedded Linux Build SystemsPython ProgrammingCloud and Container ExperienceTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

DevOpsBuild EngineeringPlatform EngineeringRelease EngineeringJenkinsGitHub ActionsDockerKubernetesYoctoCross-Compilation

Soft Skills

MentoringInfluencing ArchitectureCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

GitLab CIDatadogPrometheusGrafanaArtifact Repositories

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveEmbedded SystemsInfotainmentAndroid AutomotiveLinux IVI

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidCloudDockerGrafanaGroovyJenkinsKubernetesLinuxPrometheusPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define technical strategy and architecture for DevOps, CI/CD, and build platforms supporting NextGen infotainment across multiple vehicle programs
Design and optimize scalable CI/CD pipelines for embedded Linux (Yocto) builds
Orchestrate test automation, artifact management, release workflows, distributed builds, and caching
Automate branching, versioning, artifact promotion, quality gates, and compliance checks
Build self-service platforms, GitHub automation, and dashboards to reduce manual effort and accelerate developer feedback
Drive end-to-end observability and operational excellence
Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to production
Mentor engineers and raise engineering standards through design reviews, process improvement, and hiring
Partner with engineering, release management, quality, infrastructure, and program stakeholders to modernize CI/CD, improve developer velocity, and strengthen reliability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years in software engineering, DevOps, build engineering, platform engineering, or release engineering at staff-level scope
Experience leading large multi-team technical initiatives from design through production
Strong experience designing and operating scalable CI/CD systems and developer platforms such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
Experience with embedded Linux build systems, cross-compilation environments, or complex platform build pipelines
Strong programming/scripting skills in Python, Bash, Groovy, or similar
Cloud and container experience, including Docker, Kubernetes, and at least one major cloud
Hands-on observability practice with metrics, logging, tracing, dashboards, and alerting
Ability to mentor, influence architecture, and execute in a matrixed organization
Preferred: experience in automotive, embedded systems, infotainment, Android Automotive, Linux IVI, QNX, or related domains
Preferred: experience with Yocto/OpenEmbedded and ARM-based embedded platforms
Preferred: experience with distributed build systems, remote build execution, large-scale build caching, or internal developer platforms
Preferred: familiarity with artifact repositories, static analysis, code quality, security scanning, Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana
Preferred: experience applying AI/ML to DevOps workflows or familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tooling
Selected candidate must report to Austin, TX, Mountain View, CA, Warren, MI, or Seattle, WA at least three times per week
Regular travel required, 25–50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive pay program with payouts based on company, job-level, and individual performance
Company vehicle evaluation program, subject to successful motor vehicle report review
Eligibility to participate in the company vehicle evaluation program, with assignment of a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate
Relocation benefits for qualifying candidates under company policy