Senior Software Engineer, Engineering Improvement

The Role

General Motors is on the lookout for a seasoned professional to enhance our team as a Senior Software Engineer, Engineering Improvement. This pivotal role concentrates on refining the software development experience for our engineers by pinpointing and alleviating friction points within engineering workflows. The selected candidate will assess tools, workflows, automation, data visibility, and overall developer usability to uncover opportunities for simplification and enhanced connectivity. The ideal candidate is self-driven, hands-on, and eager to address foundational issues rather than just superficial symptoms. Comfort in navigating ambiguous situations, grasping team dynamics, and delivering effective solutions for improved usability, correctness, and long-term team efficiency is essential. This role will implement change through hands-on work, technical leadership, and collaboration across teams.

What You'll Do

• Identify high-impact opportunities for enhancing engineering effectiveness through tools, workflows, and developer experience.
• Develop practical software solutions that simplify, unify, automate, and optimize software development processes.
• Collaborate closely with teams to understand their challenges and implement sustainable improvements.
• Enhance the usability, accuracy, and accessibility of engineering systems, dashboards, and self-service tools.
• Educate and empower partner teams to ensure the sustainability of improvements after initial implementation.
• Work autonomously, managing technical execution from inception to completion with minimal oversight.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 10+ years of experience in professional software engineering.
• Proven ability to independently identify key technical challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Demonstrated success in building software, automation, platforms, or internal tools that enhance developer productivity and engineering workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and systems thinking skills, with an ability to differentiate root causes from mere symptoms.
• Experience in influencing outcomes across teams without relying solely on formal authority.
• Passion for developing accurate, user-friendly systems creating a culture where the correct path is the easiest one.

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in areas such as developer productivity, developer experience, platform engineering, or software engineering effectiveness.
• Knowledge of enhancing CI/CD processes, source control, build systems, testing workflows, release processes, or engineering automation.
• Expertise in designing or building dashboards, developer portals, workflow tools, or self-service platforms.
• Experience with improving tool adoption and effectiveness across multiple teams.
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills, particularly in helping teams develop the necessary skills for independent progress.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is between $160,200 and $265,000. Actual salaries may vary based on candidate qualifications.

Benefits

General Motors provides a comprehensive array of health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement savings options, life insurance, paid time off, education assistance, and employee discounts on GM vehicles.

Location Details

This remote role requires candidates within a designated distance to report to a GM office three times a week, per management's directive. Relocation benefits are not offered, and any associated costs will be the responsibility of the chosen candidate.

About GM

General Motors envisions a world of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, and we are committed to leading the transformation toward a safer, more equitable future.

Why Join Us

At GM, we foster a culture of belonging and meaningful change. Every employee contributes to a collective sense of purpose and team spirit.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

GM is dedicated to nurturing an inclusive workplace free from discrimination, creating an environment where all employees can thrive.

Accommodations

General Motors is eager to provide equal opportunities for all job seekers. If you require accommodations during your job search or application process, please reach out to us.