Staff Software Engineer

We’re looking for a seasoned Security Software Engineer to join our Identity Platforms team to help develop, architect and advance our suite of applications and services. You will contribute primarily to developing novel identity platform technologies for GM while also advancing and optimizing our evolving SaaS services. Serve as an internal subject matter expert on architecture, implementation, management, and industry best practices for identity strategy.

What You’ll Do :

• Design and develop security-focused software solutions, tools, and automation frameworks
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native environments (API, REST, SOAP)
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to embed security into system architecture
• Conduct code reviews and threat modeling to identify and remediate vulnerabilities
• Build and maintain systems for monitoring, logging, and alerting (on) security events
• Develop and maintain APIs and microservices that support security operations
• Participate in incident response and forensic investigations as needed
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies

• Bachelor of Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in the administration, configuration, and support of IAM products including: Entra ID, Okta, SailPoint or other similar products.
• Advanced CI/CD/API pipeline architecture, development & implementation
• Advanced proficiency in Java and one or more additional programming languages:
• Python, Go, C++, JavaScript).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) & SaaS
• Database proficiency with SQL, MySQL & Oracle
• Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure coding practices.
• Experience working with security and audit teams
• Ability to manage time and maintain an excellent work ethic in an Agile environment
• Able to convey identity requirements and concepts across different levels of users
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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

• Project experience modeling and deploying external identity architectures
• Customer experience AI automations & workflows
• Experience working with Databricks, Microsoft, or Google products
• Experience with front-end application development

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

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}.

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., 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.