Staff Solutions Architect – Virtual Cloud Platform

General Motors

Solutions Architect focusing on cloud applications and virtualization at GM. Leading architecture and design efforts for GM's virtualization platform while mentoring engineering teams.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeWarren • California, Missouri, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $189,300 - $290,770 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in cloud applications and virtualization, with a strong focus on architecture design and implementation for complex platforms. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor engineers while ensuring adherence to architectural governance and best practices.

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Solution ArchitectureCloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)Programming Languages (C, C++, Python, Java, SystemC)CI/CD Automation (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep)

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Hard Skills

Cloud ApplicationsVirtualizationEmbedded Software DevelopmentTest AutomationProgramming Languages (C, C++, Python, Java, SystemC)Automation CapabilitiesArchitecture GovernanceIntegration and DeploymentCo-SimulationEvent-Driven Technologies

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsLeadership Competencies

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesECSSingularityAzure Service BusAzure Event GridAzure Event HubsJenkinsGitHub Actions

Industry Keywords

Multi-Region Cloud ExperienceAutomotive Development Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJenkinsKubernetesPythonSpring BootSpringBootTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and evolve the end-to-end architecture for the SOLE virtualization platform.
Define and maintain target-state architecture, reference architectures, and architectural roadmaps for SOLE.
Lead architecture and design for new SOLE capabilities, services, and integrations.
Partner with product management, engineering leads, and stakeholders to translate business and engineering needs into clear architectural patterns.
Serve as the primary architecture point of contact for SOLE.
Provide technical oversight, guidance, and design review for implementation teams delivering SOLE capabilities.
Stay hands-on by: Designing and implementing reference implementations, POCs, and critical-path platform components.
Define and enforce architecture and design governance for SOLE.
Lead integration and deployment of automation capabilities within CI/CD frameworks.
Mentor and influence engineers and technical leads across teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline.
10+ years of experience in cloud applications, virtualization, co-simulation, embedded software development, test automation, or validation roles.
Demonstrated experience serving as a solution architect, technical lead, or platform owner for complex cloud-hosted platforms or large-scale simulation/automation environments.
Strong expertise in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Java, SystemC, Quarkus, SpringBoot, Micronaut, and CAPL.
Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), containerization, and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, Singularity).
Hands-on experience with Terraform and Bicep or similar infrastructure-as-code tools.
Multi-region cloud experience.
Experience with messaging and event-driven technologies such as Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Azure Event Hubs.
Working knowledge of embedded control system test automation and co-simulation integration/execution.
Hands-on experience with automotive development tools.
Hands-on experience with Jenkins and GitHub Actions for automation and CI/CD.
Excellent communication skills and consistent demonstration of leadership competencies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
company vehicle evaluation program