[Remote] Principal Site Reliability Engineer at General Motors

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AutomotiveIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Site Reliability EngineeringDistributed SystemsAutomationObservabilitySoftware EngineeringSystems EngineeringIncident ResponseTroubleshootingScripting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position, and what are the office requirements?

This is a remote position. However, if you live within 50 miles of a designated reporting location, you are expected to come into the office three times a week; if not, no office reporting is required.

What programming skills are required for this role?

Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Go, or Java is required, along with familiarity with multiple language ecosystems.

What systems knowledge is needed for this position?

A solid understanding of operating systems, networking, distributed systems, databases, and storage architecture is required.

What is the company culture like for this SRE team?

The team fosters a 'You build it, you run it' culture with shared ownership of services in production, collaboration with development teams, and a focus on continuous improvement through incident reviews.

What makes a strong candidate for this Principal SRE role?

Strong candidates will have a blend of software engineering and systems engineering skills, experience in automation, observability, incident response, and a passion for reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency in distributed systems.

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters

1908Year Founded

$486.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees