Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Principal Software Engineer

$197k - $358.5k

General Motors Proving Ground

Remote/Hybrid

Mountain View, California, United States of America

Remote - United States

Full time

JR-202616058

Job Description

Remote:

This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of [Austin, Detroit, Warren, Milford or Mountain View], you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.

The Role:

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for executing the plan for design, development and testing of automotive infotainment application software using Kotlin/C++/Rust/etc... Work cross functionally with design, product, systems, and program teams to ensure all pieces come together and release of quality software products on time.

In this technical leader role, you will help develop and lead strategic action plans to support business goals. Embrace agile software development practices that will enable you to grow your team's capability for the future with a focus on speed, quality and safety. You will be using the agile concepts to empower your team to innovate and grow technology.

  • Guide and approve selection of software architecture choices and strategies, supplier partner selection, and ensure smooth, on-time development of products that meet/exceed customer expectations. Lead by example in conducting regular reviews of product capability, quality, and on-time delivery, both internally and with supplier partners.

  • Translates business objectives and market requirements to actionable deliverables by defining and delivering architectural solutions that will implement highly maintainable and reliable quality Infotainment software

  • Develop and manage partnerships with key engineering, product planning, marketing, business development, manufacturing, and vehicle development teams and activities

  • Foster relationships both within and outside of Infotainment development team to ensure a holistic approach to delivering products is achieved.

  • Facilitate cross functional collaboration with design, product, safety, systems and other groups within and outside the company to implement vehicle infotainment features.

  • Mentor, coach and develop employees.

  • Work in Agile environment and engage in defining, planning and analyzing user-stories to meet groups’ strategic objectives.

  • Understand the existing specifications, software structure, and the changes of the new specifications.

  • Follow software development processes where quality comes first and ensure that the designed solutions conform to architectural requirements such as scalability, maintainability, reliability, extensibility, usability and security.

  • Experience developing or leading cross-functional teams of technologists across multiple locations.

  • Experience with hiring, developing, and recognizing talent.

  • Experience leading technology delivery efforts at scale managing multiple technology teams.

  • Engage in all regular software development activities such as architecture, feature requirements, design, code, and test case reviews to ensure that the team delivers high quality code on time.

  • Establish and monitor budget for responsible activities.

  • Execute resource planning for required activities.

  • Model and foster GM's Core Values and Winning Behaviors.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Software, Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent work experience

  • 10+ years of experience leading and developing Infotainment HMI Applications or equivalent.

  • Experience leading a global teams.

  • Experience in working in Product Driven Organization model.

  • Large Agile program delivery including technology, API development and integrations, and cloud-based applications.

  • Strong focus on Customer Experience

  • Strong troubleshooting skills to triage issues across a complex ecosystem with multiple technologies and service providers in times of critical service interruption

  • Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view.

  • Ability to quickly learn and understand complex environments and team dynamics.

  • Proven ability to build effective relationships with technology teams, business partners, and external suppliers to drive technology transformation.

  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills.

  • Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

  • Value and leverage diversity and has a passion for talent development.

  • Demonstrated expertise managing teams that deploy modern design patterns and scalable, reusable code in Automotive environments.

  • Excellent multi-functional communication and leadership skills - able to get multiple teams moving in the same direction.

  • Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity while driving timely decision making.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • 15+ years of experience leading engineering teams that develop embedded software using C/ C++ , and RTOS .

  • 15+ years of experience leading and developing Infotainment HMI Applications or equivalent.

  • Leadership experience developing and testing automotive infotainment applications for radios and instrument panel clusters.

  • Ability to influence leaders and team members in a diplomatic way.

  • Ability to provide a clear point of view and challenge respectfully when necessary.

  • Possess a high tolerance for ambiguity and an ever-changing environment.

  • Experience working with Automotive Embedded Systems and deploying applications to embedded target systems.

  • Leadership experience with ASIL A-D safety compliance.

  • Ability to manage and lead multiple teams with autonomy and accountability for results.

  • Leadership of teams of engineers responsible for developing or testing embedded control systems or related hardware in an agile environment

  • Demonstrated ability to achieve results through effective teamwork, lead numerous projects with different focal areas to successful completion, and manage and measure work through metrics, data, and results

  • Experience managing a global team that is geographically dispersed

  • Working knowledge of embedded software development tool set – (e.g. IDEs, Jira, Git ecosystem etc.)

  • High level of understanding of GM Vehicle Development Process a plus

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

  • The salary range for this role: is $197,000 to 358,500. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources ( .

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

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire ( .

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email (View email address on click.appcast.io) us or call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about:

Our Company (

Our Culture

How we hire​​​​​​​ (

Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.

Explore our global locations (

We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team. Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM’s Talent Community (beamery.com) ( . As a part of our Talent Community, you will receive updates about GM, open roles, career insights and more.

Please note that filling out the form below will not add you to our Talent Community automatically; you will need to use the link above. If you are seeking to apply to a specific role, we encourage you to click “Apply Now” on the job posting of interest.

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at View email address on click.appcast.io .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Principal Software Engineer in Sacramento, CA vacancy
  • $135.2k - $306.4k

     ...components for controlplanes and data planes. We are hoping to enhance engineering efficiency by concentrating our expertise on building low...  ..., and customer experience. Responsibilities As a Senior Principal Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of... 
    Suggested
    Temporary work
    Worldwide
    Flexible hours

    Oracle

    Sacramento, CA
    4 days ago
  • $114.6k - $234.6k

     ...Job Description As a Principal Software Development Engineer in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Security Platform division, you will play a critical leadership role in the architecture, evolution, and delivery of OCI’s Key Management Service (KMS) —a foundational... 
    Suggested
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    Oracle

    Sacramento, CA
    4 days ago
  • $114.6k - $234.6k

     ...Job Description We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help deliver the next generation of high-performance, massively scalable file storage powering Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). In this role, you'll design and develop distributed storage systems that... 
    Suggested
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    Oracle

    Sacramento, CA
    4 days ago
  • $169.3k - $304.7k

     ...that are available 24/7. Partner with the best As a Principal SDET, you will lead the test strategy for Akamai's custom...  ...platform known for its dependability. As a Principal Software Development Engineer in Test, you will be responsible for: Designing, building... 
    Suggested
    Work experience placement
    Work at office

    Akamai

    Sacramento, CA
    2 days ago
  • $96.8k - $223.4k

     ...opportunity to lead by example, solve ambiguous technical problems, and mentor engineers while continuing to deepen your own technical expertise. Responsibilities As a Principal Software Developer, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of backend... 
    Suggested
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Worldwide
    Relocation
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours

    Oracle

    Sacramento, CA
    4 days ago
  • $114.6k - $234.6k

     ...adaptability are key. What We’re Looking For: Adaptable Engineers: Self-motivated individuals with a quick learning ability....  ...Comfortable diving deep into any part of the stack, as well as software debugging and low-level systems troubleshooting. Passion for... 
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    Oracle

    Sacramento, CA
    5 days ago
  • $140k - $200k

     ...– Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and...  ...), and a dedication to building accessible and inclusive software. ~ Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design... 
    Full time
    Work at office

    Speechify

    Sacramento, CA
    more than 2 months ago
  • $120k - $150k

     ...Software Engineer in Test US REMOTE (AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, MA, MD, NC, NJ, NH, NV, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX) About VivoSense VivoSense is a science and technology company specializing in digital health technologies (DHTs), including wearable sensors, mobile applications... 
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    VivoSense, Inc.

    Sacramento, CA
    13 hours ago
  • $114.9k - $154.1k

     ...Job Posting Title:Software Engineer II Req ID: 10143792 Job Description: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization... 
    Full time

    The Walt Disney Company

    Sacramento, CA
    13 hours ago
  • $144.43k - $183.12k

     ...Business Applications /Exempt /HybridBerkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, has an opening for a Software Engineer 3. The Software Engineer 3 designs, develops, and maintains software solutions in a hybrid development environment,... 
    Work visa
    2 days per week

    Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies

    Sacramento, CA
    3 days ago
  • $58 - $77 per hour

    DescriptionThe role of a Software Engineer Level 2 involves extensive technical expertise to join our dynamic development team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions in a hybrid development environment, encompassing on-premises, cloud... 
    Contract work
    Temporary work

    TEKsystems

    Sacramento, CA
    4 days ago
  • Senior Software Engineer (C#/.NET/React)Company OverviewWe are a healthcare technology company located in the Davis, CA area. We have proudly been in business for over 25 years and have built some of the most innovative technology in the healthcare industry. We are very... 
    Flexible hours

    CyberCoders

    Sacramento, CA
    8 hours ago
  • $140k - $200k

     ...people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting - Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Remote work

    Speechify

    Sacramento, CA
    more than 2 months ago
  •  ...Job Description The Senior Software Engineer I (Java) (Senior Software Engineer I (Historian)) is responsible for creating and maintaining software that is sold by Inductive Automation, LLC. They participate in all phases of product development, including design, specification... 
    Full time
    H1b
    Work at office
    Work visa
    2 days per week

    Inductive Automation

    Sacramento, CA
    a month ago
  • $200k - $320k

     ...Position Overview We are seeking a product-minded Software Engineer with strong technical depth and a passion for AI-driven product development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building intelligent systems, rapidly prototyping new ideas, and designing scalable... 
    Full time
    Remote work
    Visa sponsorship

    Virco Talent

    Sacramento, CA
    more than 2 months ago
  • $140k - $200k

     ...seems to be working. We’re #1 in our category, and experiencing exponential growth. Overview We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Core Experiences Team. This team builds and maintains the foundational services and SDKs that power Speechify’s product... 
    Full time
    Remote work

    Speechify

    Sacramento, CA
    more than 2 months ago
  • $143k - $170k

     ...Senior Software Engineer Regular Position, Full Time Bronx, NY | Irving, TX | Sacramento, CA If you are a forward-thinking engineering professional interested in embedded systems, software development, and solving complex technical challenges, then keep reading!... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Local area
    Monday to Friday

    GAL Manufacturing

    Sacramento, CA
    3 days ago
  • $170.6k - $261.3k

     ...collection configurations, deploys them across fleets, and monitors the resulting data from vehicle to cloud. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop the services, integrations, automation, and end-to-end observability that power this platform. Scaling high-quality... 
    Full time
    Local area
    Remote work
    Work from home
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours

    General Motors

    Sacramento, CA
    4 days ago
  •  ...Software Developer Design, develop computer software systems for applications in multitech/multiplatform environments. Utilize Peoplesoft...  ..., BI/XML, PS/nVision. Master's degree in CS/Software Engineering/Information Systems or related field and 24 months experience... 

    WATI

    Sacramento, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Senior Software Engineer - Java Sacramento, CA 24+ months Onsite Required Skills: Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of development experience with Java development and related frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, or similar.... 

    West Advanced Technologies

    Sacramento, CA
    3 days ago
  • $79.8k - $178.1k

     ...Job Description As a member of the software engineering division, you will apply basic to intermediate knowledge of software architecture to perform software development tasks associated with developing, debugging or designing software applications or operating systems... 
    Temporary work
    Relocation
    Flexible hours

    Oracle

    Sacramento, CA
    4 days ago
  • $80k - $90k

     ...first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society. Job Summary The Software Engineer II is an intermediate individual‑contributor role responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software... 
    Shift work

    Nidec

    Rancho Cordova, CA
    3 days ago
  • $30 per hour

     ...challenges. We offer unique opportunities for smart, hands-on engineers with the expertise and passion to solve difficult problems in...  ..., with the scale and customer-focus of the leading enterprise software company in the world. Values are OCI's foundation and how... 
    Hourly pay
    Temporary work
    Internship
    Flexible hours

    Oracle

    Sacramento, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Software Developer in Test Anywhere Type: Contract Category: Quality Assurance (QA) Industry: Financial Services Workplace Type: Remote Standard Hours: Open Reference ID: JN -092026-108698 Date Posted: 09/21/2026 Shortcut: Description... 
    Hourly pay
    Contract work
    Local area
    Remote work

    Eliassen Group

    Sacramento, CA
    2 days ago
  • $173.62k

     ...Software Engineer Participate in full software development lifecycle (SDLC): Engage in the complete software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, system analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Apply knowledge of software... 
    Relocation

    WATI

    Sacramento, CA
    1 day ago
  • $52 per hour

     ...Software Engineer HYBRID Sacramento, CA OR Walnut Creek, CA (local candidate) In person interview is there Rate: $52 Exp – 6+ EXPERIENCE A minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Software Engineer with strong hands-on skills in C# and.NET required... 
    Local area

    Kasmo Global

    Sacramento, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.”learn more about working at Coinbase. Senior Software Engineer (EAA) The CEE Surfaces team, part of Coinbase's Customer Experience & Engagement org within EAA, owns the customer- and agent... 
    Local area

    Coinbase

    Sacramento, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...Senior Software Engineer Sacramento, CA 12+ months Mandatory Qualifications: Bachelor's-level degree from a recognized college or university in an IT-related or Engineering field. Alternatively, qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education... 
    Work at office

    Info Way Solutions

    Sacramento, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...Software Engineer ETL/ELT, PL/SQL Local to Sac, CA Remote ETL/ELT, PL/SQL Location: Local to Sac, CA preferred. Remote in Northern California Certs: Oracle Required to Hold Master's Degree Data Engineering, ETL/ELT, PL/SQL specific Writing SQL & Oracle... 
    Local area
    Remote work

    ESR Healthcare

    Sacramento, CA
    14 hours ago
  • $100.55k - $194.27k

     ...Cloud Application Software Development Engineer At Intel Foundry Automation - Government Programs, we believe in empowering our employees with the tools and opportunities to excel, grow, and make a real impact. If you're a Cloud Application Software Development Engineer... 
    Local area
    Shift work

    Intel

    Sacramento, CA
    4 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Principal Software Engineer. Be the first to apply!