Staff Software Engineer - DevOps/VCU-CCU Infotainment Systems

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as   hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin, TX or Mountain View, CA three times per week, at minimum.

At General Motors, we are building   software -defined vehicle platforms that will power the future of mobility. We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical direction of DevOps and platform engineering for next-generation infotainment systems across VCU and CCU platforms.     This role combines deep technical execution with cross-functional leadership. You will drive the architecture, implementation, and operational excellence of the build, test, release, and developer productivity ecosystem that enables reliable software delivery at scale. In line with GM's staff-level engineering expectations, this role requires end-to-end ownership, strong architectural judgment, and the ability to influence technical direction across teams without direct authority.     You will partner closely with engineering, release management, quality, infrastructure, and program stakeholders to modernize CI/CD, improve developer velocity, strengthen observability, and raise the quality and reliability bar for infotainment software delivery.

Define technical strategy and architecture for DevOps, CI/CD, and build platforms supporting VCU/CCU infotainment systems across multiple vehicle programs   Design and   optimize   scalable CI/CD pipelines for embedded Linux ( Yocto ) builds, including build orchestration, test automation, artifact management, and release workflows   Improve build performance and reliability through distributed build systems ( BuildBarn /RBE), caching strategies, and infrastructure optimization   Automate release processes including branching strategy, versioning, artifact promotion, quality gates, and compliance checks   Build self-service platforms, tooling, and dashboards that reduce manual effort and accelerate delivery for engineering teams   Improve developer workflows through GitHub automation, PR validation, smoke testing, and streamlined feedback loops   Establish end-to-end observability and operational excellence using metrics, logs, dashboards, alerting, incident response, and root cause analysis   Leverage AI/ML techniques for predictive build failures, intelligent test selection, resource optimization, anomaly detection, and proactive incident prevention   Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to production, including architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and communicating trade-offs to stakeholders   Mentor engineers across DVE on CI/CD best practices, build engineering, and infrastructure patterns   Drive continuous improvement through code reviews, design guidance, process optimization, and participation in hiring and team development       Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)   Bachelor's degree in computer science , Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.   10+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, build engineering, platform engineering, or release engineering roles aligned with staff-level scope at GM.   Proven experience leading large technical initiatives across multiple teams from design through production rollout.   Strong experience designing and   operating   scalable CI/CD systems and developer platforms.   Deep knowledge of build and automation tooling such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar.   Experience with embedded Linux build systems, cross-compilation environments, or complex platform build pipelines.   Strong programming and scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, Groovy, or similar.   Experience with cloud and container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and at least one major cloud platform.   Hands-on experience with observability tooling for metrics, logging,