Principal Software Engineer, Engineering Effectiveness

General Motors

Fully remote (with potential in-office requirements for local candidates)
10+ years professional software engineering experience
Systems thinking and analytical skills
Deep hands-on engineering capability
General Motors is seeking a Principal Software Engineer focused on enhancing engineering effectiveness within software development. The role requires a highly autonomous and technical individual capable of identifying inefficiencies and implementing significant improvements across workflows and systems

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on solving high-leverage engineering problems to improve speed, cost, correctness, and usability across the software development process.
  • The ideal candidate will identify inefficiencies in human and compute workflows and implement scalable technical solutions that drive material improvements.
  • General Motors offers a rewarding career with benefits focused on employee well-being at work and home, supporting a culture of inclusion and belonging.

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General Motors is seeking a Principal Software Engineer focused on enhancing engineering effectiveness within software development. The role requires a highly autonomous and technical individual capable of identifying inefficiencies and implementing significant improvements across workflows and systems.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years professional software engineering experience
  • Systems thinking and analytical skills
  • Deep hands-on engineering capability

Nice-to-have

  • Experience optimizing large-scale CI/CD workflows
  • Building internal platforms and self-service systems
  • Technical leadership and education across teams

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Demonstrated ability to solve difficult technical problems with limited oversight

Work Rights

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